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If network booting is unsuccessful (for example the server is down), MBA’s behavior depends
on the current settings of the Boot Failure Prompt and Boot Failure options.
Before MBA performs any action, it will check the current setting of the Boot Failure Prompt
option. If the option is set to Wait for Key, MBA will display a message indicating what the
next action will be (i.e. either reboot or continue), prompt the user to press a key, and then
wait for a key to be pressed. If the option is set to Wait for Timeout, MBA will wait for 3
seconds and then perform the action.
The action MBA takes is based on the current setting of the Boot Failure option. MBA will
either reboot the PC or allow the PC to boot from the next boot device. On a PC with a BBS-
compliant BIOS, the next boot device is the next device in the boot order list. On a PC that
does not have a BBS-compliant BIOS, the next boot device is normally the hard disk.
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During a normal boot, MBA displays minimal information on the screen. If an error occurs
during the boot process, an error message is displayed. However, if you wish to see more
status information during the boot process you can set MBA to a special verbose mode.
To display more status information, press and hold the v key or Ctrl+Alt before MBA begins
to execute. On most PCs, you can do this immediately after the completion of the memory
test. Release the key(s) once MBA has started to execute.
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You can have MBA display information about itself; such as internal version numbers and
settings. This information is useful when reporting any problems to technical support.
To display MBA information, press and hold both Shift keys simultaneously before MBA
begins to execute. On most PCs, you can do this immediately after the completion of the
memory test. MBA displays a green information screen.