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Auto Power On
(Off default)
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 day from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power
Time.
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a
power strip or surge protector.
Auto Power Time Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.
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.
Low Power Mode
(Off default)
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will no longer power up the
computer from Hibernate or Off via the onboard network controller.
Remote Wake-Up
(Off default)
This option allows the computer 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 computer to attempt to
boot from a network prior to using the boot sequence.
NOTE: Normally, the computer 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 computer can only be powered up remotely from
Suspend.
Suspend Mode
(S3 default)
Sets the computer’s suspend mode. The options are S1, a suspend state in which the
computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a suspend state in which the power
is reduced or turned off for many components, however, system memory
remains active.
Maintenance
Service Tag Displays the service tag for your computer.
SERR Message
(On default)
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be disabled.
Load Defaults Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.
Event Log 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 entries. Clear Log clears the
Event Log.
POST Behavior
Fastboot
(On default)
When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some
compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps during computer startup. On starts the
computer more quickly.