9.5 Managing VMD
The Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is a module integrated in the
processor on the Purley platform. It is used for surprise hot plug, management,
and error processing of SSDs.
● The VMD function must be enabled on the BIOS in UEFI mode only. The BIOS
in legacy mode does not support this setting.
● Use Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information
about the operating systems supported by the VMD function.
● If the VMD function is enabled and the latest VMD driver is installed, the
NVMe drives support surprise hot swap.
9.5.1 Enabling VMD
Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS interface.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO Conguration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD
Cong and press Enter.
Step 7 Select Auto and press Enter.
Step 8 Press F10.
The Save Changes&Exit dialog box is displayed.
Step 9 Select Yes and press Enter.
The server automatically restarts for the settings to take eect.
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9.5.2 Disabling VMD
Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS interface.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO
Conguration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
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