Boot sequence, Option settings – Dell Precision 370 User Manual

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Mode

Remote
Wake-Up

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

The options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a standby

state where the power is reduced or turned off for most components, however, system memory remains

active.

Maintenance

BIOS Update

Allows you to select the location where you want your computer to look for BIOS update files. Diskette

directs your computer to the root directory of a DOS diskette. Disk directs your computer to a hard-disk

drive or a USB memory key partition (FAT16 only).

Event Log

Displays the system event log.

CMOS
Defaults

This setting will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings.

Video

Primary
Video

POST Behavior

Fastboot

When set to On (default), your computer will start more quickly since it will skip certain configurations and

tests.

Numlock Key

This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default), this option

activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option

activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.

OS Install

This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).

Keyboard
Errors

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), if an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue

booting the computer.

POST
Hotkeys

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Option Settings

Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive

is not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, the computer generates an error message.

Onboard SATA Hard Drive and Onboard IDE Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard

drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.

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