HP Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Manual (Page 9)

Table 3 Comparison of UEFI versus Legacy BIOS (continued)
Legacy BIOS UEFI Characteristic
Legacy BIOS-based systems is an
OEM responsibility. The ACPI spec is maintained by the
UEFI forum, ensuring that
UEFI-compliant systems are
ACPI-compliant.
Pre-boot video displays in text mode
only. Requires INT10h and video
BIOS after boot. Pre-boot video functions available
using Graphics Output Protocol
(GOP). Video renders in full
graphics mode. Video support
Specified in x86 real mode code
located in the boot partition of Specified as a file/path name on a
storage device. Multiple boot loader Storage support
master boot record (MBR). BIOS files can co-exist on a
service INT 19h initiates the sector/device, letting you specify
bootstrap loader sequence. Only which loader through the Boot
Device Selection service.
one boot loader per device is
allowed.
Accessing the HP UEFI System Utilities
To access the HP UEFI System Utilities:
1.
Reboot the server. The server starts up and the HP ProLiant POST screen appears within a few
minutes.
2. Press F9 in the HP ProLiant POST screen. The System Utilities screen appears.
Figure 1 HP ProLiant POST screen
Accessing the HP UEFI System Utilities 9