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Dell Server: Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup program

A very common issue for server to encounter the P.O.S.T (Power-on Self Test) error as below:

Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup program


Cause:
It may due to the reason below:
- System BIOS updates
- Power-trip cause server shutdown unexpectedly
- CMOS battery (or slot) issue

Workaround:
You may go to System BIOS by pressing F2 during P.O.S.T, and perform as below:

1. Integrated devices
    - Ensure "Embedded Gb NIC 1" and "Embedded Gb NIC 2" are set to "Enabled" (or Enabled without PXE)

2. SATA port
    - Turn all SATA port to OFF, except CD/DVD-ROM.

Then "Save Changes & Exit", and server will proceed for reboot.

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