Boot Menu

Option

Description

 

 

Boot Settings

Configures the settings during system boots.

Configuration

 

 

 

Boot Device Priority

Specifies the boot device priority.

 

 

Hard Disk Drives

Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the

 

available hard drives.

 

 

CD/DVD Drives

Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the

 

available CD/DVD drives.

 

 

Network Device

Specifies the network device.

 

 

Boot Settings Configuration

Option

Description

 

 

Quick Boot

Enables you to allow BIOS to skip certain tests during the

(Enabled default)

POST, which decreases boot up time.

 

 

Quiet Boot

Enable or disable quiet boot.

(Disabled default)

Disabled: displays normal POST messages.

 

 

Enabled: displays OEM logo instead of POST messages.

 

 

AddOn ROM Display

Enables you to display mode controlled by BIOS or addon

Mode (Force BIOS

ROM.

default)

 

 

 

Bootup Num-Lock

Enables you to set the state of the keyboard keypad on boot.

(On default)

On: The keypad functions as a keypad.

 

 

Off: The keypad functions as auxiliary cursor movement

 

keys.

 

 

Wait For 'F1' If Error

Enables the system to prompt you to press F1 if an error

(Disabled default)

occurs. This enables you to view the error.

 

 

Hit 'F2' Message Display

Enables the system to prompt you to press 'F2' to enter the

(Enabled default)

BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

Force PXE First

Enables forced network boot (PXE).

(Enabled default)

 

 

 

Using the System Setup Program

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Dell C1100, CS24-TY owner manual Boot Menu, Boot Settings Configuration

CS24-TY, C1100 specifications

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