Menu Item Description
In-System Characterization This option enables or disables In-System
Characterization. By default, In-System
Characterization is set to Disabled. The two other
options are Enabled and Enabled - No Reboot.
NOTE: The default setting for In-System
Characterization is subject to change in
future BIOS releases.
When enabled, In-System Characterization (ISC)
executes during POST upon detecting relevant
change(s) in system configuration. This helps in
optimizing the system power and performance.
ISC takes about 20 seconds to execute, and system
reset is required for ISC results to be applied. The
Enabled - No Reboot option executes ISC and
continues without applying ISC results until the
next time system reset occurs. The Enabled option
executes ISC and forces an immediate system
reset so that ISC results can be applied. It takes the
system longer to be ready due to the forced
system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execute.
About Boot Manager
Boot Manager enables you to add, delete, and arrange boot options. You can also access System Setup
and boot options without restarting the system.

Entering Boot Manager

The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the message F11 = Boot Manager.
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to finish booting, and
then restart your system and try again.

Boot Manager main menu

Menu Item Description
Continue Normal Boot The system attempts to boot to devices starting
with the first item in the boot order. If the boot
attempt fails, the system continues with the next
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