BIOS Simulator
Please find below a link to the Intel BIOS simulator for server systems. This is an updated similator for the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family, including S2600WTT, S2600CP2 and S2600CP4.
This utility simulates the BIOS interface a user would normally see when pressing <F2> during POST. It can be used for support or research purposes.
Downloads
- Intel
- Alternative (latest as of 23/2/2016)
Required Component for the Simluator To Run: Microsoft Visual Basic PowerPacks 10.0
Differences Between the Simulator and the Product
Whilst the simulator shows you the common options available on the S2600 v3 platform, there are some differences in the latest versions of the BIOS. The S2600WT example is shown below.
BIOS Screenshots
The screenshots below are taken from the S2600WT but broadly apply to the S2600WTT, S2600CP2, S2600CP4 and S2600CW2.
Pressing F2 on POST Brings you to a Pre-Setup Screen
Inside the Setup Menu, Most BIOS tabs are now listed top down, instead of across the top
Start > MAIN
Start > Advanced
Start > Advanced > Processor Configuration
Start > Advanced > Memory Configuration
Start > Advanced > Mass Storage Controller Configuration
Start > Advanced > Mass Storage Controller Configuration > SATA Port 0-5
Start > Advanced > Mass Storage Controller Configuration > sSATA Port 0-3
Start > Advanced > PCI Configuration
Start > Advanced > PCI Configuration > Processor PCIe Link Speed
Start > Advanced > PCI Configuration > Processor PCIe Link Speed > Socket 1
Start > Advanced > PCI Configuration > Processor PCIe Link Speed > Socket 2 [Where fitted]
Start > Advanced > System Acoustic and Performance Configuration
Start > Server Management
Start > Error Manager
Start > Boot Manager
Start > Boot Maintenance Manager
Start > Boot Maintenance Manager > Advanced Boot Options
Start > Boot Maintenance Manager > Legacy Hard Disk Order
Start > Boot Maintenance Manager > Change Boot Order
Start > Boot Maintenance Manager > Change Boot Order > (Item Selected)
Start > Save & Exit
Applies to:
- Stone S2600 server system families that include the Xeon E5 2600 v3 Processor.