Acer 505 - Manual (Page 37)

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Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description
Boot Display Sets the display on boot-up.
When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an
external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display;
otherwise, the computer LCD is the boot display. When set to Both, the computer
outputs to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is
connected.
Options: Auto or Both
Screen Expansion When set to enabled, the screen will automatically adjust the display to fit the
screen when the resolution is set 640 X 480.
Options: Enabled or Disabled
Hotkey Beep When enabled, the computer gives off a beep when a hotkey (key combination) is
pressed. See “Hot Keys” on page 5 for details on hotkeys.
Options: Enabled or Disabled
Fast Boot Allows you to define your system’s booting process, whether to skip some POST
routines or proceed with the normal booting process.
Options: Enabled or Disabled
Boot Drive Sequence Allows you to set the sequence wherein the computer will boot 1st, 2nd, and so on.
Below are possible boot devices.
Boot from CD-ROM Enables boot-up from the CD-ROM drive, if selected as the first option. The
computer attempts to boot from the CD-ROM drive (looks for a bootable CD-ROM)
before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence.
Floppy Enables boot-up from the floppy disk drive, if selected as the first option. The
computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive (look for a bootable floppy)
before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence.
Hard Disk Enables boot-up from the hard disk drive.
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