Dell Dimension C521, Owner'S Manual

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Appendix
Boot Menu
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Option Settings
• Bootable Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating
system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
• Onboard Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in
the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in the
computer, the computer generates an error message.
• OnboardCD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the
drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.
• Integrated NIC — The computer attempts to boot using the integrated NIC. If integrated NIC is not
connected, the computer generates an error message.
• USB-Device, USB-Floppy, USB-CDROM — Attach the device to a USB port and restart the
computer before selecting the option from the Boot Menu. The computer will attempt to boot from
the appropriate USB device. If no operating system is on the appropriate drive or disk, the computer
will generate an error message.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device
documentation.
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.
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
When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will
display the error message and prompt you to press <F1> to continue or press <F2>
to enter system setup.
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.