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Boot Options

Set a startup menu delay (in seconds).

Set the MultiBoot Express Boot Popup delay in
seconds.

Enable/disable custom logo (disabled by default).

Enable/disable display diagnostic URL (enabled by
default).

Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default).

Enable/disable SD card boot (enabled by default).

Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default).

Enable/disable PXE internal NIC boot (enabled by
default).

Enable/Disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) Boot Mode (disabled by default).

Set the legacy boot order.

Device Configurations

Enable/disable USB legacy support (enabled by
default). When enabled, USB legacy support allows the
following:

Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup, even
when a Windows operating system is not running.

Startup from bootable USB devices, including a
hard drive, diskette drive, or optical drive
connected by a USB port to the computer

Select a parallel port mode: ECP (Enhanced
Capabilities Port), standard, bidirectional, or EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port).

Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC
outlet (enabled by default).

Enable/disable Data Execution Prevention (select
models only). When enabled, the processor can disable
some virus code execution, which helps to improve
computer security (enabled by default).

Select a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment) device mode. The following options are
available:

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
(select models only)

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