Configure the BIOS for use in the RF Recording data storage computer.

Complete the following steps.
  1. Press <F2> to access BIOS Settings on the data storage computer.
  2. In System BIOS Settings » Memory Settings, configure the following settings:
    System Memory Testing Disabled
    Dram Refresh Delay Performance
    Memory Operating Mode Optimizer Mode
    Memory Operating Mode Optimizer Mode (read only)
    Memory Interleaving Auto
    Correctable Error Logging Disabled
    DIMM Self Healing (post Package Repair) on Uncorrectable Memory Error Enabled
  3. On System BIOS Settings » Processor Settings, configure the following settings:
    Logical Processor Disabled
    Virtualization Technology Enabled
    IOMMU Support Enabled
    Kernel DMA Protection Disabled
    L1 Stream HW Prefetcher Enabled
    L2 Stream HW Prefetcher Enabled
    L1 Stride Prefetcher Enabled
    L1 Region Prefetcher Enabled
    L2 Up Down Prefetcher Enabled
    MADT Core Enumeration Linear
    NUMA Nodes Per Socket 1
    L3 cache as NUMA Domain Disabled
    Secure Memory Encryption Disabled
    Minimum SEV non-ES ASID 1
    Secure Nested Paging Disabled
    SNP Memory Coverage Disabled
    Transparent Secure Memory Encryption Disabled
    Enhanced REP MOVSB/STOSB Enabled
    Fast Short REP MOVSB Enabled
    REP-MOV/STOS Streaming Enabled
    Configurable TDP Maximum
    x2APIC Mode Enabled
    Number of CCDs per Processor All
    Number of Cores per CCD All
  4. On System BIOS Settings » NVMe Settings, configure the following settings:
    NVMe Mode RAID
    BIOS NVMe Driver Dell Qualified Drives
  5. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » Boot Settings unless otherwise required.
  6. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » Network Settings unless otherwise required.
  7. On System BIOS Settings » Integrated Devices, configure the following settings:
    User Accessible USB Ports (Select the best option for your requirements)
    iDRAC Direct USB Port (Select the best option for your requirements)
    Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 Enabled
    Embedded Video Controller Enabled
    Current State of Embedded Video Controller Enabled (read only)
    Root Complex 0x00 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0x20 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0x40 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0x60 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0x80 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0xA0 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0xC0 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Root Complex 0xE0 LCLK Frequency 593 Mhz
    Pcie Preferred IO Bus Disabled
    Enhanced Preferred IO Disabled
    SR-IOV Global Enable Enabled
    OS Watchdog Timer Disabled
    Memory Mapped I/O Limit 8TB
  8. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » Serial Communication unless otherwise required.
  9. On System BIOS Settings » System Profile Settings, configure the following settings:
    System Profile Custom
    CPU Power Management Maximum Performance
    Memory Frequency Maximum Performance
    Turbo Boost Enabled
    C States Disabled
    Write Data CRC Disabled
    Memory Patrol Scrub Disabled
    Memory Refresh Rate 1x
    Workload Profile Not Configured
    PCI ASPM L1 Link Power Management Disabled
    Determinism Slider Performance Determinism
    Efficiency Optimized Mode Disabled
    Host System Management Port (HSMP) Support Enabled
    Boost FMax 0 – Auto
    Algorithm Performance Boost Disable (ApbDis) Enabled
    ApbDis Fixed Socket P-State P0
    XGMI Max Speed 16 GT/s
    Dynamic Link Width Management (DLWM) Forced
    DLWM Forced Width x16
  10. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » System Security.
  11. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » Redundant OS Control.
  12. Make no configurations on System BIOS Settings » Miscellaneous Settings.
  13. Click the Finish button.