Change DARC BIOS Boot Order- Restore Settings

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.

1. Open a Unix Shell and type the following:

   1. {ctuser@ hostname }   su  -

   2. Password: <Password>

   3. [root@ hostname ]   service  cliservice  start

   4. [root@ hostname ]   telnet  localhost  623

   5. server:   darc

   6. username   Enter

   7. password   Enter

      Login successful

   8. 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.

      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.

   Figure 1. BIOS Setup Utility Screen

   

3. Highlight Boot Menu, using arrow keys.

4. Highlight Boot Device Priority Menu, then press Enter

   Figure 2. BIOS Setup Utility - Boot Device Priority

   

5. Highlight 1st Boot Device and press Enter.

   Figure 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.

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

   Figure 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.

   Figure 5. Boot Device Priority - 2nd Boot Device

   

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

   Figure 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.

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:

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

    2. Highlight Exit Saving Changes and press Enter.

       Figure 7. BIOS Setup Utility - Exit Saving Changes

       

    3. Highlight OK and press Enter to “Save configuration changes and exit now.”

       Wait one minute.

       Figure 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.

       (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.