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Chapter 5: BIOS
Boot Feature

The menu options in the BOOT FEATURE submenu and their descriptions are shown in

Table 5-1.

Table5-1. Boot Feature Submenu

Menu Option Description
Quick Boot This option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the
time needed to boot the system. Options include Enabled or Disabled.
Quiet Boot When this option is Enabled, it displays the OEM Logo instead of POST
messages. When Disabled, it displays normal POST messages.
AddOn ROM Display
Mode This option sets the display mode for Option ROM. It can be set as either Force
BIOS or Keep Current.
Bootup Num-Lock This option selects the power-on state for the Numlock. It can be set to either On
or Off.
PS/2 Mouse Support Use this option to select support for the PS/2 mouse. Options include Auto,
Enabled or Disabled.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error This option sets the system to wait for the F1 key to be pressed if an error
occurs. Options include Enabled or Disabled.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message
Display This option displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup in Post” when
enabled. Options include Enabled or Disabled.
Interrupt 19 Capture When Enabled, this option allows the system’s option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.
Watch Dog Function This option allows the system to restart when it is not active more than 5
minutes. Options include Enabled or Disabled.
Power Button
Function This sets the power button function to either Instant Off or 4 Second Override.
Restore on AC Power
Loss This option allows you to specify the action the system will take when there is an
AC power loss. Options include Power-Off, Power-On or Last State.