Dell SD7000-S Owner's Manual page 43

Option Description
Remote Terminal Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by
Type
default.
Redirection After Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is
Boot loaded. This option is set to Enabled by default.
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as
power management.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings.
System Profile Settings details
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change
the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to
Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power
Controller.
CPU Power Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by
Management default. DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Memory Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance,
Frequency Maximum Reliability, or a specific speed.
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option
is set to Enabled by default.
Energy Efficient Enables or disables the Energy Efficient Turbo option.
Turbo
Energy Efficient Turbo (EET) is a mode of operation where a processor's core
frequency is adjusted to be within the turbo range based on workload.
C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when
it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default.
C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This
option is set to Enabled by default.
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available
only when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
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