1. Oracle Server X9-2 Product Notes
  2. BIOS Issues

3 BIOS Issues

This section describes important operating notes and known BIOS issues for Oracle Server X9-2.

Different USB Port Options are Displayed in the BIOS Setup Utility

Bug ID: 34324738

Issue: Depending on the Oracle ILOM firmware version installed on the system, different USB port options are displayed in the BIOS Setup utility.

Affected Software: System BIOS

Example: USB Port Options Displayed with Oracle ILOM Firmware 5.0.2.23.a

<USB_Ports>            
                <!-- Internal Port -->            
                <!-- Description: Enable/Disable USB Port. -->
                <!-- Possible Values: "Disabled", "Enabled" --> 
                <Internal_Port>Enabled</Internal_Port>            

                <!-- Service Processor -->            
                <!-- Description: Enable/Disable USB Port. -->
                <!-- Possible Values: "Disabled", "Enabled" -->            
                <!-- Expert Mode -->            
                <Service_Processor>Enabled</Service_Processor>          
        </USB_Ports>

Example: USB Port Options Displayed with Oracle ILOM Firmware 5.0.2.23.b

<USB_Ports>            
                <!-- Internal Port -->            
                <!-- Description: Enable/Disable USB Port. -->
                <!-- Possible Values: "Disabled", "Enabled" --> 
                <Internal_Port>Enabled</Internal_Port>                     
        </USB_Ports>

Workaround: Install the latest Oracle ILOM firmware version. The correct USB port option of "Rear Port" will now be displayed instead of "Internal Port".

BIOS Restore Error: Partially Successful. Invalid Boot Device Entry.

Bug ID: 34983918, 35184142

Issue: After performing a BIOS restore from Oracle ILOM, you might see the following error:

Partially successful. Invalid boot device entry

Affected Software: Linux

Affected Hardware: Oracle Server X9-2/X9-2L or Exadata Rack X9M

Workaround: If you encounter this error, perform the following steps:

  1. Reboot the server and launch the BIOS Setup utility.
  2. Go into the Boot menu and manually change the Boot Option Priority list to select Red Hat Boot Manager as the first boot entry.
  3. Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility and allow the server to reboot.