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Dell Dimension 8400 User Manual

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Auto Power On

Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices

are every day or every Monday through Friday.

The default setting is Off.

This feature does not work if you turn off your

computer using a power strip or surge protector.

Auto Power Time

Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.

Time is kept in a 24-hour format (

hours:minutes). Change the start-up time

by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers,
or type numbers in both the date and time fields.

This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip
or surge protector.

Low Power Mode

When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events no longer power
up from Hibernate or Off.

Remote Wake Up

This option allows the computer to power up when a NIC or Remote
Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up signal.

On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC allows the computer to
attempt to boot from a network prior to using the boot sequence.

NOTE:

Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode,

hibernate mode, or when powered off. When Low Power Mode (in the Power
Management menu) is enabled, the computer can only be powered up
remotely from Suspend.

Suspend Mode

The options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-
power mode, and S3, a standby state where the power is reduced or turned
off for most components, however, system memory remains active.

Maintenance

CMOS Defaults

This setting restores the computer’s factory-installed default settings.

Event Log

Displays the system event log.

BIOS Update

After downloading a new version of the BIOS, use this option to identify
and define the location of the BIOS update file. The options are Diskette or
Disk.

POST Behavior

Fastboot

When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly because it
skips certain configurations and tests.

Numlock Key

This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set
to On (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical
features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option activates
the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.

OS Install

This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).