Boot sequence, Option settings – Dell Dimension 5150C User Manual
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Fastboot
(On default)
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.
POST Hotkeys
(Setup & Boot
Menu default)
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
(Report
default)
When set to Report and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and
prompt you to press
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.
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
NOTICE:
If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes.
Option Settings
NOTE:
The computer attempts to boot from all bootable devices listed in the boot sequence. If no bootable device is
detected the computer displays the error message No bootable devices. Press the
the
Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If there is no floppy disk in
the drive, or there is no floppy drive installed, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the
sequence.
NOTE:
If there is a non-bootable floppy disk in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Follow the
on-screen instructions to retry the boot.
Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If there is no operating
system on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.
Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD-ROM drive. If there is no CD in the
drive, or if the CD in the drive is non-bootable, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the
sequence.
Onboard Network Controller — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no network is detected, the
computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence
NOTE:
To boot from a network the onboard network controller must be set to On w/PXE.
USB Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in
the upper-right corner of the screen, press the
to the boot menu.