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Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Off disables this
feature. Everyday turns the computer on every day at the time
set in Auto Power Time. Weekdays turns the computer on every
Auto
day from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power
Power On
Time.
(Off
 
default)
NOTE:
This feature does not work if you turn off your computer
using a power strip or surge protector.
Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Auto
Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes).
Power
Change the startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key
Time
to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both
the date and time fields.
Low
Power
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will
Mode
no longer power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the
onboard network controller.
(Off
default)
This option allows the system to power up when a Network
Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives
a wake up signal.
On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC will allow the
Remote
computer to attempt to boot from a network prior to using the
Wakeup
boot sequence.
(Off
 
default)
NOTE:
Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from
suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off. When
Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is enabled,
the system can only be powered up remotely from Suspend.
Sets the computer's suspend mode. The options are S1, a
suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power
Suspend
mode, and S3, a suspend state in which the power is reduced or
Mode
turned off for many components, however, system memory
remains active.
Maintenance
Service
Displays the service tag for your computer.
Tag
SERR
Message
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be
disabled.
(On
default)
Load
Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.
Defaults
Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read
and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to the left of
Event Log
all the entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log.
POST Behavior
Fastboot
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by
bypassing some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps
(On
during computer startup. On starts the system more quickly.
default)
Numlock
Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right
Key
side of your keyboard. Off commands the right keypad keys to
function as arrows. On commands the right keypad keys to
(On
function as numbers.
default)
Determines the maximum amount of system memory available to
the operating system. When set to Off, all system memory is
available to the operating system. When set to On, the
OS
maximum amount of memory available to the operating system is
Install
256 MB.
(Off
 
default)
NOTE:
Some operating systems will not complete installation
with more than 2 GB of system memory.
Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message
stating the keystroke sequence that is required to enter the
Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot Menu
POST
displays both messages
Hotkeys
(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). Setup displays the setup
message only (F2=Setup). Boot Menu displays the Quickboot
message only (F12=Boot Menu). None displays no message.

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