Dell Precision Workstation 370 User's & Service Manual

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ModeRemoteWake-UpThis option allows the system to power up when a Network Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup-capablemodem receives a wake up signal.On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC will allow the computer to attempt to boot from a networkprior to using the boot sequence.NOTE: Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or whenpowered off. When Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled, the system can onlybe powered up remotely from Suspend.SuspendModeThe options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a standbystate where the power is reduced or turned off for most components, however, system memory remainsactive.MaintenanceBIOS Update Allows you to select the location where you want your computer to look for BIOS update files. Diskettedirects your computer to the root directory of a DOS diskette. Disk directs your computer to a hard-diskdrive or a USB memory key partition (FAT16 only).Event Log Displays the system event log.CMOSDefaultsThis setting will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings.VideoPrimaryVideoPOST BehaviorFastboot When set to On (default), your computer will start more quickly since it will skip certain configurations andtests.Numlock Key This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default), this optionactivates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this optionactivates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.OS Install This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).KeyboardErrorsWhen set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error messageand prompt you to press to continue or press to enter system setup. When set to Do NotReport (disabled), if an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continuebooting the computer.POSTHotkeysBoot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Option SettingsOnboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the driveis not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, the computer generates an error message.Onboard SATA Hard Drive and Onboard IDE Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary harddrive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.