40 Using the System Setup ProgramBoot Sequence Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during systemstartup. Available options can include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, andnetwork. If you have installed a RAC, additional options such as virtual floppy andvirtual CD-ROM may be present.NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS orSCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about bootingfrom external devicesUSB Flash Drive Type(Auto default)Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USBflash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as aremoval diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type.Integrated Devices See Table 2-4.PCI IRQ Assignment Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices onthe PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards that require an IRQ.Serial Communication Displays a screen to configure serial communication, external serial connector, fail-safe baud rate, remote terminal type, and redirection after boot.Embedded ServerManagementDisplays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to set a user-defined LCD string.System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features.See Table 2-6. For further information, see "Using the System Password" on page 45and "Using the Setup Password" on page 47.Keyboard NumLock(On default)Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key keyboards).Report Keyboard Errors(Report default)Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report forhost systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress allerror messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. Thissetting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attachedto the system.Asset Tag Displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an assettag number has been assigned.Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options (continued)Option DescriptionBook.book Page 40 Friday, February 3, 2006 11:09 AM
