40 Using the System Setup Program
Boot Sequence Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system
startup. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and
network. If you have installed a RAC, additional options such as virtual floppy and
virtual CD-ROM may be present.
NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or
SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about booting
from external devices
USB Flash Drive Type
(
Auto
default)
Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USB
flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a
removal diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type.
Integrated Devices See Table2-4.
PCI IRQ Assignment Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on
the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that require an IRQ.
Serial Communication Displays a screen to configure serial communication, external serial connector, fail-
safe baud rate, remote terminal type, and redirection after boot.
Embedded Server
Management
Displays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to set a user-
defined LCD string.
System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features.
See Table2-6. For further information, see "Using the System Password" on page45
and "Using the Setup Password" on page47.
Keyboard NumLock
(
On
default)
Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on
101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key keyboards).
Report Keyboard Errors
(
Report
default)
Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for
host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all
error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This
setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached
to the system.
Asset Tag Displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset
tag number has been assigned.
Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued)
Option Description
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