U s i n g t h e B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y

Start Options

Certain features can be set or enabled automatically when the computer boots.

Keyboard Numlock State

If set to “On”, the keys on the numeric keypad (on the right-hand side of the keyboard) will produce numbers when pressed. If “Off”, these keys provide cursor control functions instead.

Keyboard Speed

This sets the speed (frequency) at which a pressed key will repeat; either “Fast” (the default) or “Normal”.

Disketteless Operation

If this option is “Disabled”, POST will look for and test the diskette drive, and report an error if the drive is faulty or missing. If “Enabled”, POST will omit the test and continue, provided that another boot device is available (i.e. the hard disk drive).

Displayless Operation

If this option is “Disabled”, POST will look for an attached monitor and report an error if it is missing; if “Enabled”, POST will allow the computer to start without a monitor.

Keyboardless Operation

If this option is “Disabled”, POST will look for an attached keyboard and report an error if it is faulty or missing; if “Enabled”, POST will allow the computer to start without a keyboard.

Startup Devices

These options allow you to specify where the BIOS looks for an operating system when it boots. If the computer cannot locate an operating system on the First Startup Device, it tries the Second Startup Device, and so on.

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