Dell Dimension 5150/E510 - Manual (Page 69)

default)
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a
power strip or surge protector.
Auto
Power
Time
Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the
startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or
decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.
Suspend
Mode
(S3
default)
Sets the computer's suspend mode.
S1 — sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is
running in a low-power mode
S3 — sets the computer to a standby state where the power is
reduced or turned off for most components; however, system
memory remains active for both settings
Maintenance
SERR DMI
Message
(On
default)
Controls the SERR DMI message mechanism.
NOTE: Some graphics cards require that the SERR DMI message
mechanism be disabled.
Load
Defaults Restores System Setup options to their factory defaults.
Event
Log
Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read and U
for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to the left of all entries.
Clear Log clears the Event Log.
POST Behavior
Fastboot
(On
default)
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing
some compatibility steps.
Off — does not skip any steps during computer startup
On — starts the system more quickly
Numlock
Key
(On
default)
Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of
your keyboard.
Off — commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows
On — commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers
POST
Hotkeys
(Setup &
Boot Menu
default)
Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message stating the
keystroke sequence that is required to enter the Setup program or the
Quickboot feature.
Setup & Boot Menu — displays both messages
(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu)
Setup — displays the setup message only (F2=Setup)
Boot Menu — displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot
Menu)
None — displays no message
Keyboard
Errors
(Report
default)
When set to Report and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will
display the error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or
press <F2> to enter System Setup.
When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is detected during
POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the
system.