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System Setup Options
and lists keys and their functions within the active system
setup field.
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
System
System Info
Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. None of these fields can
be modified.
Processor Info
Identifies the CPU type, processor clock speed, bus speed, L2 cache size, and processor ID. States whether the processor supports 64-
bit technology.
Memory Info
Lists the type, size, speed, and channel mode (dual or single) of installed memory.
PCI Info
Identifies any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
Date/Time
Displays current date and time settings.
Boot Sequence
The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list.
HDD Boot
Sequence
Lists the order that the BIOS will search the available hard drives in the system.
Drives
Diskette Drive
(Internal
default)
This option enables or disables the floppy drive. The options are Off, USB, Internal, and Read Only.
NOTE: If USB is selected, ensure that USB Controller setup option under Onboard Devices is set to On.
Drive 0: (SATA-0)
(On default)
Identifies and enables and disables the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board and lists the capacities for the
hard drives.
Drive 1: (SATA-1)
(On default)
Identifies and enables and disables the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board and lists the capacities for the
hard drives.
SATA Operation
(Off default)
The field configures the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
l RAID Off — No RAID support
l RAID On — SATA is configured for RAID on every boot.
SMART Reporting
(Off default)
This setting determines whether integrated drive errors are reported or not during system startup.
Onboard Devices
Integrated
NIC
(On default)
Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Settings are Off, On, On w/ PXE, or On w/RPL. When the On w/ PXE or the On w/RPL
setting is active, if a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in the boot
sequence list.
Integrated
Audio
(On default)
Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.
USB
Controller
(On default)
Enables or disables the internal USB controller. No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability to boot from a USB device.
NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of the No Boot setting.
Rear Dual
USB0
(On default)
Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the back of the computer.
Rear Dual
USB1
(On default)
Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the back of the computer.
Front USB
(On default)
Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the front of the computer.
Video
Primary Video
This setting specifies which video controller is primary when there is two video controllers available. This selection only matters when if there
are two video controllers present. When Auto is selected, the add-in video controller will be used.