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Service Guide

2.2 Startup

Configuration

The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter items that are set up when the computer
starts up.

Startup Configuration

Boot Display --------------------------- [Auto]

Memory Test --------------------------- [Enabled]

Silent Boot ----------------------------- [Enabled]

System Boot Drive ------------------- [Drive A Then C]

Boot from CD-ROM ------------------ [Enabled]

CardBus Support -------------------- [Enabled ]

USB Function Support ------------- [Disabled]

↑↓

=Move Highlight Bar,

→←

=Change Setting, Esc=Exit

Press

and

to move the highlight bar; press

and

to change the setting of the highlighted

parameter. To exit this screen and return to the main screen, press Esc.

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.

Table 2-2

Startup Configuration Parameters

Parameter

Description

Setting or Format

Boot Display

Sets the display device (computer LCD and/or
external monitor) to use when the computer
starts (boots) up.

When set to

Auto

, the computer outputs to the

external monitor if one is connected; otherwise,
the computer outputs to the LCD.

Auto
Both

Memory
Test

Runs or skips the memory test.

Enabled
Disabled

Silent Boot

Hides or displays the POST (Power-on Self-
Test) screen messages.

Enabled
Disabled

System Boot
Drive

Sets the startup (boot) sequence of the drives in
your computer.

For example, when set to

Drive A Then C

, the

computer searches for a system (bootable)
diskette in drive A first before proceeding with
drive C.

Drive A Then C
Drive C Then A
Drive C
Drive A