Boot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Option Settingsl Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, or if no floppy diskis in the drive, the computer generates an error message.l Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary serial ATA hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, thecomputer generates an error message.l Onboard IDE Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary IDE hard drive, if applicable. If no operating system is on the drive, thecomputer generates an error message.l Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, thecomputer generates an error message.Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Bootin the module bay, or if one is installed that does not support a hard-drive password, this option will not display.PasswordChangesThis option locks the system password field with the administrator password. When the field is locked, the option to disable passwordsecurity by pressing when the computer starts is no longer available.IntrusionAlertWhen installed and enabled, this option alerts the user, during the next system start-up, that the computer cover has been opened. Thesettings are On, On-Silent (default setting), and Off.IntrusionStatusThis option appears in system setup only if a chassis intrusion event occurred. The settings are Clear and Detected (default setting). SelectClear to clear the chassis intrusion status.TPM Security Controls the TPM security device.Off — TPM security device is Off.On — TPM security device is On.The factory default setting is Off.Power ManagementAC Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.Auto Power On Sets time and days of week to automatically turn on the computer. Choices are Everyday or Weekdays. The factory default setting is Off.This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.Auto PowerTimeSets the specific time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the start-up time bypressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.Use this setting in conjunction with the Auto Power On setting.Low PowerModeWhen Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events no longer turn on from Hibernate or Off unless an additional NIC card isinstalled.NOTE: This setting affects only the integrated network controller.Remote Wake-UpThis option allows the system to turn on when a Network Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake upsignal.On is the default setting. On w/Boot to NIC will allow the computer to attempt to boot from a network prior to using the boot sequence.NOTE: Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off. When Low PowerMode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled, the system can only be turned on remotely from Suspend.Suspend Mode The options are S1, a suspend mode where the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a standby mode where the power isreduced or turned off for most components; however, system memory remains active.MaintenanceLoad Defaults This setting will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings. The options are Cancel and Continue/Reset CMOS.Event Log Displays the system event log.BIOS Update Select the location of the BIOS update file. The options are Floppy Disk or Hard Drive.POST BehaviorFast Boot When set to On (default setting), your computer will start more quickly because it will skip certain configurations and tests.Numlock Key This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default setting), this option activates the numeric andmathematical features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on thebottom of each key.POST Hotkeys This setting specifies whether keystroke sequences are displayed when the computer starts. The default setting is Setup & Boot Menu.KeyboardErrorsThis option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts.
