Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
NOTE: By activating service, you consent to transmission of data from your computer to the Computrace server.
AC
Recovery
(Off
default)
Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss. Off commands the system to stay off when the power is
re-applied. You must press the front-panel power button before the system turns on. On commands the system to turn on when the power is
re-applied. Last commands the system to return to the last power state the system was in just before it was turned off.
Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Off disables this feature. Everyday turns the computer on every day at the time set in Auto Power
Time. 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.
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.
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. The options are S1, a suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a
suspendstateinwhichthepowerisreducedorturnedoffformanycomponents,however,systemmemoryremainsactive.
Displays the service tag for your computer.
SERR
Message
(On
default)
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be disabled.
Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.
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.
Allows you to turn ASF pre-boot messaging on and off. Options are Off, On, Alert Only.
NOTICE: ASF is not supported. Do not enable ASF mode.
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.
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 (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.
Determines whether the sign-on screen displays the <Ctrl-P> MEBx hotkey prompt.
