Boot Sequence - Dell Precision Workstation 370 User's & Service Manual

Mode
This option allows the system to power up when a Network Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup-capable
Remote modem receives a wake up signal.
Wake-Up
On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC will allow the computer to attempt to boot from a network
prior to using the boot sequence.
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.
The options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a standby
Suspend state where the power is reduced or turned off for most components, however, system memory remains
Mode
active.
Maintenance
Allows you to select the location where you want your computer to look for BIOS update files. Diskette
BIOS Update
directs your computer to the root directory of a DOS diskette. Disk directs your computer to a hard-disk
drive or a USB memory key partition (FAT16 only).
Displays the system event log.
Event Log
This setting will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings.
CMOS
Defaults
Video
Primary
Video
POST Behavior
When set to On (default), your computer will start more quickly since it will skip certain configurations and
Fastboot tests.
This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default), this option
Numlock Key
activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option
activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.
This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).
OS Install
When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message
Keyboard and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or press <F2> to enter system setup. When set to Do Not
Errors
Report (disabled), if an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue
booting the computer.
POST
Hotkeys

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Option Settings
Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive
is 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 hard
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.