Boot sequence, Option settings, Changing the boot sequence for the current boot – Dell OptiPlex 760 User Manual

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Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the Boot Device Property for devices.

 

Option Settings

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Onboard USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive.

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Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive.

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USB Device — The computer attempts to boot from a removable device, such as a USB key.

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CD/DVD — The computer attempts to boot from the disc drive.

 

Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or optical drive.

 

1.

If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

 

2.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

 

3.

When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. 

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your
computer and try again.

 

4.

The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.

 

 

NOTE:

To set Client IP you must set Client DHCP to Static IP

Client SubnetMask

Specifies the subnet mask for the client.

The default setting is 255.255.255.255

 

NOTE:

To set Client SubnetMask you must set Client DHCP to Static IP

Client Gateway

Specifies the gateway IP address for the client.

The default setting is 255.255.255.255

 

NOTE:

To set Client SubnetMask you must set Client DHCP to Static IP

License Status

Displays the current license status.

Post Behavior

Fast Boot

When enabled (default), your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests.

NumLock LED

Enables or disables the NumLock feature when your computer starts.

When enabled (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When disabled, this
option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key

POST Hotkeys

Allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen when the computer starts.

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Enable F2 = Setup (enabled by default)

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Enable F12 = Boot menu (enabled by default)

Keyboard

Errors

Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts.

This option is enabled by default.

System Logs

BIOS Events

Displays the system event log and allows you to:

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Clear Log

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Mark all Entries

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