Dell DCSM manual Maintenance, POST Behavior, Setup

default)

NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.

Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.

Auto

Power Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the

Time 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.

Sets the computer's suspend mode.

Suspend	S1	— sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is
Mode	running in a low-power mode
(S3	S3	— sets the computer to a standby state where the power is
default)	reduced or turned off for most components; however, system

memory remains active for both settings

Maintenance

SERR DMI Controls the SERR DMI message mechanism.

Message

(On default)

Load Defaults

Event

Log

NOTE: Some graphics cards require that the SERR DMI message mechanism be disabled.

Restores System Setup options to their factory defaults.

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)

Numlock Key

(On default)

POST Hotkeys

(Setup &

Boot Menu 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

Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard.

Off — commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows On — commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers

Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is required to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature.

Setup & Boot Menu — displays both messages (F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu)

Setup — displays the setup message only (F2=Setup)

Boot Menu — displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu)

None — displays no message

Keyboard Errors

(Report default)

When set to Report and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or press <F2> to enter System Setup.

When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system.