Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 120)

Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Option Settings
l USB Device — The computer attempts to boot from the USB device. If no operating system is present, the computer generates an error message.
(Off default) l Everyday turns the computer on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time.
l Weekdays turns the computer on every day from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time.
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on 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.
Low Power
Mode
(Off default)
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will no longer power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard
network controller.
Remote
Wake-Up
(Off default)
This option allows the system to power up when a network interface controller or remote wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up signal.
On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC will allow the computer to attempt to boot from a network prior to using the boot sequence.
NOTE: Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off. When Low Power
Mode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled, the system can only be powered up remotely from Suspend.
Suspend
Mode
(S3 default)
Sets the computer's suspend mode.
l S1 - A suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power mode.
l S3 - A suspend state in which the power is reduced or turned off for many components; however, system memory remains active.
Maintenance
Service Tag Displays the service tag for your computer.
SERR
Message
(On default)
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message 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 the
entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log.
ASF Mode Controls the NIC Alert Standard Format (ASF) management. This BIOS setup option is used to select the ASF 2.0 function, Alert Only or Off.
POST Behavior
Fast Boot
(On default)
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps.
l Off - No steps are skipped during computer startup.
l On - The system starts more quickly.
Numlock Key
(On default)
Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard.
l Off - The right keypad keys function as arrows.
l On - The right keypad keys 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.
l Setup & Boot Menu displays both messages
(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu).
l Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup).
l Boot Menu displays the Quick Boot message only (F12=Boot Menu).
l None displays no message.
Keyboard Errors
(Report default)
When set to Report (enabled) 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.