System Configuration menu
NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
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Boot Options
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Set a Startup Menu delay (in seconds).
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Enable/disable Custom Logo (disabled by default).
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Enable/disable Display Diagnostic URL (disabled by default).
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Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default).
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Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default).
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Enable/disable diskette boot (enabled by default).
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Enable/disable boot from Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) File (select models only;
enabled by default).
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Enable/disable internal network adapter boot and set the Preboot eXecution
Environment (PXE) (enabled by default).
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Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds.
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Set the boot order.
Device Configurations
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Enable/disable USB legacy support (enabled by default). When enabled, USB legacy
support allows the following:
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Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even when a Windows® operating
system is not running.
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Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard drive, diskette drive, or
optical drive connected by a USB port to the computer.
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Select a parallel port mode: ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port), standard, bidirectional,
or EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port).
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Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers (select models only; enabled by default).
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Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet (disabled by default).
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Enable/disable LAN Power Save. When enabled, saves power by turning off the LAN
when not in use (enabled by default).
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Enable/disable Data Execution Prevention. When enabled, the processor can disable
some virus code execution, which helps to improve computer security.
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SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) device mode. The following options
are available:
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AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
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IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
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RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
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