Boot Sequence; Option Settings - Dell OptiPlex 330 User Manual

Everyday turns the computer on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time.
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Weekdays turns the computer on every day from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time.
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NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a power strip or surge protector.
Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Auto Power
Time
Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or
decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will no longer power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard
Low Power
network controller.
Mode
(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.
Remote
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.
(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.
Suspend
Mode
S1 - A suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power mode.
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S3 - A suspend state in which the power is reduced or turned off for many components; however, system memory remains active.
(S3 default)
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Maintenance
Displays the service tag for your computer.
Service Tag
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be disabled.
SERR
Message
(On default)
Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.
Load
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 all the
Event Log
entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log.
Controls the NIC Alert Standard Format (ASF) management. This BIOS setup option is used to select the ASF 2.0 function, Alert Only or Off.
ASF Mode
POST Behavior
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps.
Fast Boot
Off - No steps are skipped during computer startup.
(On default)
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On - The system starts more quickly.
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Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard.
Numlock Key
Off - The right keypad keys function as arrows.
(On default)
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On - The right keypad keys function as numbers.
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Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is required to enter the Setup
POST Hotkeys
program or the Quickboot feature.
(Setup & Boot Menu
Setup & Boot Menu displays both messages
default)
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(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu).
Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup).
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Boot Menu displays the Quick Boot message only (F12=Boot Menu).
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None displays no message.
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When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to
Keyboard Errors
press <F1> to continue or press <F2> to enter system setup.
(Report default)
When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue
booting the system.

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Option Settings

USB Device — The computer attempts to boot from the USB device. If no operating system is present, the computer generates an error message.
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