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Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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System Setup

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Load
Defaults

Restores system setup options to their factory defaults.

Event Log

Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for

Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to

the left of all the entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log.

POST Behavior

Fast Boot
(On default)

When enabled, this feature reduces computer startup time by

bypassing some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any

steps during computer startup. On starts the system more

quickly.

Numlock Key
(On default)

Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right

side of your keyboard. Off commands the right keypad keys to

function as arrows. On commands the right keypad keys to

function as numbers.

OS Install
(Off
default)

Determines the maximum amount of system memory

available to the operating system. When set to Off, all system

memory is available to the operating system. When set to On,

the maximum amount of memory available to the operating

system is 256 MB.

NOTE:

Some operating systems will not complete installation

with more than 2 GB of system memory.

POST Hotkeys

Determines whether the sign-on screen displays a message

stating the keystroke sequence that is required to enter the

Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot

Menu displays both messages

(F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu). Setup displays the setup

message only (F2=Setup). Boot Menu displays the Quickboot

message only (F12=Boot Menu). None displays no message.

Keyboard
Errors

When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during

POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt

you to press to continue or press to enter the

system setup program.
When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is

detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error

message and continue booting the system.