Startup Configuration; Startup Configuration Parameters - Acer 390 Series Service Manual

3.2

Startup Configuration

The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter items that are set-up when the computer
starts up.
Boot Display ---------------------------- [Auto]
Memory Test --------------------------- [Enabled]
Silent Boot ------------------------------ [Enabled]
System Boot Drive -------------------- [Drive A Then C]
Boot from CD-ROM ------------------- [Enabled]
Operating System --------------------- [Windows 95/DOS]
USB Function Support -------------- [Disabled]
Press and to move the highlight bar; press
parameter. To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Table 3-2

Startup Configuration Parameters

Parameter
Boot Display
Memory Test
Silent Boot
System Boot Drive
Boot from CD-ROM
3-4
Startup Configuration
=Move Highlight Bar,
Sets the display device (computer LCD and/or external
monitor) to use when the computer starts (boots) up.
When set to Auto, the computer outputs to the external
monitor if one is connected; otherwise, the computer
outputs to the LCD.
Runs or skips the memory test.
Hides or displays or hides the POST (Power On Self Test)
screen messages.
Sets the startup (boot) sequence of the drives in your
computer.
For example, when set to Drive A Then C, the computer
searches for a system (bootable) diskette in drive A first
before proceeding with drive C.
Tells the computer to search for a bootable disc in the CD-
ROM drive and boot from that disc.
If the computer cannot find a bootable disc, it proceeds
according to the System Boot Drive parameter setting.
=Change Setting, Esc=Exit
and to change the setting of the highlighted
Description Setting
Auto
Both
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Drive A Then C
Drive C Then A
Drive C
Drive A
Enabled
Disabled
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