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Change DARC BIOS Boot Order- Restore Settings

Last Revised: 26 September 2007

This section describes the steps necessary to change the BIOS on the DARC Node. This step is required to
return the Westville DARC and DARC2 Node BIOS to its operational (“restore”) settings, now that the OS/Apps
software has been loaded onto the DARC from the Host Computer.

NOTE: (For Westville DARC and DARC2 Nodes) The DARC BIOS must be returned to its operational
(“restore”) settings to avoid a known Intel PXE boot problem, which will prevent future communication
to the DARC Node.

(For all Jarrell DARC2 and VDARC Nodes) The DARC BIOS has only one setting. Jarrell DARC
BIOS illustrations are not shown, but the process is similar to the Westville DARC/DARC2 process.

(For Westville VDARC Nodes) The DARC BIOS has only one setting. Westville VDARC BIOS
illustrations are not shown, but the process is similar to the Westville DARC/DARC2 process.

NOTE: Be patient. Telnet response may be slow.

1. Open a Unix Shell and type the following:

a. {ctuser@hostname} su -

b. Password: <Password>

c. [root@hostname] service cliservice start

d. [root@hostname] telnet localhost 623

e. server: darc

f. username <Enter>

g. password <Enter>

Login successful

h. dpccli> reset

ok

dpccli> console

GEHC/CTT Linux 6.2.9

Kernel 2.6.15-2.5 smp...

See you on the darc side of the moon

darc login:

NOTE: A slight delay here is normal. Be patient.

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NOTE: If the "reset” and “console" commands fail and the "Active SOL failed" message is
displayed, connect to the DARC via SOL, and then type the command "console". With
the SOL session connected to the DARC Console, press the "reset" switch (not the
power switch) on the front of the DARC and proceed with the instructions below.

If the telnet fails to provide a successful login (to the dpccli prompt) load the SOL CD into
the DARC , press the "reset" switch (or the power switch) on the front of the DARC. SOL
CD should auto-eject when completed.

2. Interrupt the DARC boot process to enter the BIOS Setup mode. When the message Press <F2> to
enter setup appears, press F2.

NOTE: <F2> may have to be pressed many times before BIOS setting screen can be seen.

There will be a short delay before the DARC BIOS setup screen is displayed.

Illustration 1: BIOS Setup Utility Screen

3. Highlight Boot Menu, using arrow keys.

4. Highlight Boot Device Priority Menu, then press <Enter>

Illustration 2: BIOS Setup Utility - Boot Device Priority

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5. Highlight 1st Boot Device and press <Enter>.

Illustration 3: BIOS Setup Utility - 1st Boot Device

6. A small window will appear with the options available.

(For Westville DARC and DARC2 Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight ATAPI
CD-ROM, then press <Enter>.

(For Westville VDARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight IBA 1.1.08 Slot
0338 (Host to DARC Ethernet port), then press <Enter>.

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(For all Jarrell DARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight PS -slimtype COMBO
(CD-ROM), then press <Enter>.

Illustration 4: Boot Device Priority - 1st Boot Device

7. Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight 2nd Boot Device, then press <Enter>.

8. A small window will appear with the options available.

(For Westville DARC and DARC2 Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight Hard
Drive, then press <Enter>.

(For Westville VDARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight ATAPI CD-ROM, then
press <Enter>.

(For all Jarrell DARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight IBA GE slot 0320v
(Host to DARC Ethernet port.), then press <Enter>.

Illustration 5: Boot Device Priority - 2nd Boot Device

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9. Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight 3rd Boot Device,. then press <Enter>.

Illustration 6: Boot Device Priority - 3rd Boot Device

10. A small window will appear with the options available.

(For Westville DARC) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight IBA 1.1.08 Slot 0339 ,
then press <Enter>.

(For Westville VDARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight Hard Drive (IDE
Hard Drive.), then press <Enter>.

(For all Jarrell DARC Nodes) Using the down-arrow key, scroll down to highlight the PM-ST940815A
(IDE Hard Drive.), then press <Enter>.

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11. Verify that the “Operational / Restore” Boot Device Priority is set for your specific DARC Node type.

(For Westville DARC and DARC2 Nodes) Verify the final Boot device Priority is set to:

ATAPI CD-ROM

Hard Drive (IDE Hard Drive)

IBA 1.1.08 Slot 0339

IBA 1.1.08 Slot 0338 (Host to DARC Ethernet port)

Removable Devices

NOTE: The removable devices might not be present. This is OK.

(For Westville VDARC Nodes) Verify the final Boot device Priority is set to:

IBA 1.1.08 Slot 0338 (Host to DARC Ethernet port)

ATAPI CD-ROM

Hard Drive (IDE Hard Drive)

IBA 1.1.08 Slot 0339

Removable Devices

NOTE: The removable devices might not be present. This is OK.

12. (For all Jarrell DARC Nodes) Verify the final Boot Device Priority is set to:

PS -slimtype COMBO (CD-ROM)

IBA GE slot 0320v (Host to DARC Ethernet port)

PM-ST940815A (This is the IDE Hard Drive.)

IBA GE slot 0321v or Disabled

EFI Boot Manager

NOTE: The EFI Boot Manager might not be present. This is OK.

13. Press <Esc> to exit back to the Boot menu.

14. Save the DARC BIOS settings:

a. From Boot menu, arrow to (move to) Exit menu.

b. Highlight Exit Saving Changes and press <Enter>.

Illustration 7: BIOS Setup Utility - Exit Saving Changes

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c. Highlight [OK] and press <Enter> to “Save configuration changes and exit now.”

Wait one minute.

Illustration 8: BIOS Setup Utility - Save Changes Pop-Up

NOTE: (For Westville) After saving the DARC BIOS, the BIOS SETUP UTILITY window should
disappear (within one minute) and the DARC begin to reboot. If the BIOS SETUP
UTILITY window does not disappear within a minute, close the shell and continue with
the load process on the DARC. Reset the DARC if it is hung.

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(For Jarrell) After saving the DARC BIOS, the BIOS SETUP UTILITY window might not
disappear, although the DARC will begin to reboot. Close the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
window. Wait 2 minutes, then open a new Unix shell and ping the DARC (ping darc)
to verify that it is ready for the software load (use CTRL-C to stop ping). Reset the DARC
if it is hung.

15. When the darc login: prompt appears, close the Terminal Window.

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