Remote Wake Up

This option allows the computer to power up when a NIC or Remote

 

Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up signal.

 

On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to

 

attempt to boot from a network prior to using the boot sequence.

 

NOTE: Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode,

 

hibernate mode, or when powered off. When Low Power Mode (in the Power

 

Management menu) is enabled, the computer can only be powered up

 

remotely from Suspend.

 

 

Suspend Mode

The options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-

 

power mode, and S3, a standby state where the power is reduced or turned

 

off for most components, however, system memory remains active.

 

 

Maintenance

 

 

 

CMOS Defaults

This setting restores the computer’s default settings.

 

 

Event Log

Displays the system event log.

 

 

POST Behavior

 

 

 

Fastboot

When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly because it

 

skips certain configurations and tests.

 

 

Numlock Key

This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When

 

set to On (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical

 

features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option

 

activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.

 

 

POST Hotkeys

This option allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen

 

when the computer starts.

 

 

Keyboard Errors

This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer

 

starts.

 

 

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Option Settings

Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in the computer, the computer generates an error message.

Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.

CD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.

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