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Network Interface Controller

This option, under the Integrated Devices menu, enables or disables the integrated network adapter. This field also allows you to enable MBA support.

Option settings:

On — The integrated network adapter is enabled.

On w/ MBA — The integrated network adapter is enabled with MBA support.

Off The integrated network adapter is disabled.

NOTE: You must restart the computer before Network Interface Controller option settings will take effect.

Boot Sequence

The Boot Sequence MBA option setting allows you to specify a method for booting from a network server.

Remote Wake Up

Remote Wake Up provides the ability either to remotely wake a computer from a low-power sleep state or to remotely start up a computer that is turned off but connected to a power source.

Option settings:

On — The computer will start up when the appropriate signal is received by the network adapter (WOL) or modem (WOR).

On w/ Boot to NIC — When the network adapter or modem receives the appropriate signal, the computer attempts to boot from a network server. If a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the devices specified in the Boot Sequence.

Off — The computer will not start up remotely.

Network Configurations

The system setup options for network operations work together for particular functions. The following table describes the relationship of the various option settings:

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Dell 530 manual Network Interface Controller, Boot Sequence, Remote Wake Up, Network Configurations