Dell Precision 490 - Manual (Page 18)

Auto
Power On
(Off
default)
Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Off disables this
feature. Everyday turns the computer on every day at the time
set in Auto Power Time. Weekdays turns the computer on every
day from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power
Time.
NOTE: 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 the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes).
Change the startup 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.
Low
Power
Mode
(Off
default)
When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will
no longer power up the computer from Hibernate or Off via the
onboard network controller.
Remote
Wakeup
(Off
default)
This option allows the system to power up when a Network
Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives
a wake up signal.
On is the default setting. On w/ Boot to NIC will allow 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 system can only be powered up remotely from Suspend.
Suspend
Mode
Sets the computer's suspend mode. The options are S1, a
suspend state in which the computer is running in a low-power
mode, and S3, a suspend state in which the power is reduced or
turned off for many components, however, system memory
remains active.
Maintenance
Service
Tag
Displays the service tag for your computer.
SERR
Message
(On
default)
Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be
disabled.
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
Fastboot
(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.