Boot Settings Screen

Option

Description

 

 

Boot Mode

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent

(BIOS default)

the system from booting if the operating system was

 

not installed in the same boot mode.

 

If the system operating system supports Unified

 

Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this

 

option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows

 

compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems.

 

NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot

 

Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash

 

Drive Emulation Type fields.

Boot Sequence

If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field provides the

 

location of the operating system files for startup. If Boot

 

Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot

 

manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing

 

<F11> when prompted to do so.

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence

USB Flash Drive Emulation Type (Auto default)

Boot Sequence Retry (Disabled default)

Determines the order in which the BIOS attempts to boot from hard drives in the system during system startup.

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive.

Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation type for the device.

If this field is Enabled and the system fails to boot, the system reattempts to boot after 30 seconds.

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Dell T410 owner manual Boot Settings Screen, If the system operating system supports Unified

T410 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T410 is a highly regarded tower server that has been designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. It offers an optimal combination of performance, scalability, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for various applications, such as file and print services, web hosting, and database management.

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Storage options for the PowerEdge T410 are diverse and flexible, as it provides up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays. This allows for a variety of configurations, including RAID setups for improved performance and redundancy. The server supports both SATA and SAS hard drives, giving users the choice between cost-effective storage solutions and high-speed options for increased data throughput.

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The T410 is designed with energy efficiency in mind. It incorporates features such as power supply redundancy and energy-efficient cooling systems, ensuring lower operating costs while maintaining high performance.

Overall, the Dell PowerEdge T410 is a robust and versatile tower server that combines powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory support, flexible storage options, and efficient energy usage. With its reliability and scalability, it is well-suited for businesses looking to integrate a dependable server solution into their IT infrastructure.