Dell Precision T3400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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System Setup

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Maintenance

Service Tag

Displays the computer service tag.

ASF Mode

(Off default)

Enables or disables the ASF management mechanism.

• Off — All ASF functionality is disabled.

• On — Full ASF 2.0 functionality (RMCP) is enabled.

• Alert Only — Send ASF messages on event or error.

SERR Message

(On default)

Enables or disables the SERR message mechanism.

• Off — The SERR Message Mechanism is disabled.

• On — The SERR Message Mechanism is enabled.

NOTE:

Some graphic cards require that the SERR message

mechanism be disabled.

Load Defaults

Restores the computer’s factory-installed default settings.

• Cancel — Do not restore factory-installed default settings.

• Continue — Restore factory-installed default settings.

Event Log

Displays the system event log.

• Mark all entries — Mark all event log entries as read (R).

• Clear log — Clear all event log entries.

NOTE:

Once an event log entry is marked as read (R) that entry

cannot be marked as unread (U).

POST Behavior

Fastboot

(On default)

Enables or disables the option to speed up the boot process by
skipping some compatibility tests.

• Off — Do not skip any steps in the boot process.

• On — Boot quickly.

Numlock Key

(On default)

Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features of
the rightmost bank of keys on the keyboard.

• Off — Right keypad keys function as arrows.

• On — Right keypad keys function as numbers.

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