HP ROM-Based Setup Utility - Manual (Page 117)

Hide Option ROM Messages
NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 and servers with Intel processors.
This option controls the display of F-key prompts during POST.
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Enabled (default)—Hides all F-key prompts during startup. When enabled, components such
as iLO and Smart Array controllers cannot be configured during POST.
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Disabled—F-key prompts are displayed during startup.
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