SurePOS 500 4846-XX5 Technical Reference

Disabled

Third Boot Device

The system will attempt to boot from the specified device category after trying the second boot device.

Default: CDROM (See CD-ROM Boot Priority)

Options:

Hard Disk

CDROM

USB-FDD

Network

Disabled

Fourth Boot Device

The system will attempt to boot from the specified device category after trying the third boot device.

Default: Network

Options:

Hard Disk

CDROM

USB-FDD

Network

Disabled

Boot Other Device

If enabled, the system will try all booting all device categories if the first through fourth boot devices fail.

Default: Disabled

Options:

Disabled

Enabled

Alternate Boot Sequence

Specifies whether a Magic Packet(TM) powering on the system, pressing <F12> during the POST, or both, will cause the normal boot sequence to be skipped and a Network-only boot to be attempted. If “Boot Other Device” is enabled, other boot devices are tried if the Network boot fails.

Default: Both

Options:

Disabled

Magic Packet

<F12> Key

Both

Tap 3 Times for F11 key

Enters an F11 key scan code if the onboard touchscreen is tapped three times at the prompt. Enables support for Rescue and Recovery Software.

Default: Disabled

Options:

Disabled

Enabled

Setup Touch Silent Mode

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IBM 500 manual Third Boot Device, Fourth Boot Device, Boot Other Device, Alternate Boot Sequence, Tap 3 Times for F11 key

500 specifications

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