1. Click iDRAC Settings
2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE
3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and
4. Click Back
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities
including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered
as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
system's lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can
function independently of the operating system.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and
firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot Manager
The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
To enter Boot Manager:
Procedure
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
>
Default Thermal Profile Settings
l
Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
l
Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
l
Custom Minimum Fan Speed.
Finish
Yes.
>
>
Note:
Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the
Dell Lifecycle Controller.
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete
the booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Thermal.
Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
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Pre-operating system management applications
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