Dell Dimension 5150 Service Manual page 69

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). Change the
Power
startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or
Time
decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.
Sets the computer's suspend mode.
S1 — sets the computer to a suspend state where the computer is
Suspend
Mode
running in a low-power mode
S3 — sets the computer to a standby state where the power is
(S3
reduced or turned off for most components; however, system
default)
memory remains active for both settings
Maintenance
Controls the SERR DMI message mechanism.
SERR DMI
Message
NOTE: Some graphics cards require that the SERR DMI message
(On
default) mechanism be disabled.
Load
Defaults Restores System Setup options to their factory defaults.
Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read and U
Event for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to the left of all entries.
Log
Clear Log clears the Event Log.
POST Behavior
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing
some compatibility steps.
Fastboot
Off — does not skip any steps during computer startup
(On
default) On — starts the system more quickly
Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of
Numlock your keyboard.
Key
Off — commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows
(On
On — commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers
default)
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.
POST
Hotkeys Setup & Boot Menu — displays both messages
(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu)
(Setup &
Setup — displays the setup message only (F2=Setup)
Boot Menu
Boot Menu — displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot
default)
Menu)
None — displays no message
When set to Report and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will
display the error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or
Keyboard
press <F2> to enter System Setup.
Errors
When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is detected during
(Report
default)
POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the
system.