Table 2-8. Maintenance Options
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Service Tag | Displays the system service tag. If the service tag is corrupted, the system | |
| will prompt to enter the correct service tag upon entering the system | |
| setup program. | |
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SERR Message | Controls the SERR message mechanism. By default, this feature is On. | |
| NOTE: Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be | |
| disabled. | |
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Load Defaults | Allows you to restore all System Setup options to their factory defaults. | |
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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 the entries. | |
| Clear Log clears the Event Log. | |
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Option | Description | |
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Fast Boot | When enabled, this feature reduces system startup time by bypassing | |
(On default) | some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps during system | |
startup. On starts the system more quickly. | ||
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Numlock Key | Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of | |
(On default) | your keyboard. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as | |
arrows. On commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. | ||
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POST Hotkeys | Determines whether the | |
(Setup and Boot Menu | keystroke sequence that is required to enter the Setup program or the | |
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default) | Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot Menu displays both messages | |
(F2=Setup and F11=Boot Menu). Setup displays the setup | ||
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| message only (F2=Setup). Boot Menu displays the Quickboot | |
| message only (F11=Boot Menu). None displays no message. |
Keyboard Errors
(Report default)
When set to Report (enabled) 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.
NOTE: When detected, some errors (such as CPU or PCI fan failure) will display an error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue, or <F2> to enter the Setup Menu.
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