Auto Power On

Sets the computer to automatically turn on.

(Off default)

Off — disables the Auto Power On 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 a power

 

strip or surge protector.

 

 

Auto Power Time

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.

 

 

Low Power Mode

When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will no longer

(Off default)

power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard network

controller.

 

 

 

Cool and Quiet

This option enables or disables the Cool ’n’ Quiet technology for all supported

(On default)

processors

 

 

 

Suspend Mode

Sets the computer’s suspend mode.

(S3 default)

S1 — sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is running in

 

a low-power mode

 

S3 — sets the computer to a standby state where the power is reduced or

 

turned off for most components; however, system memory remains active for

 

both settings

 

 

 

 

Maintenance

 

 

 

Service Tag

Displays the service tag for your computer.

 

 

Load Defaults

Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.

 

 

Event Log

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 entries. Clear Log

 

clears the Event Log.

 

 

 

 

POST Behavior

 

Fastboot

(On default)

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

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