Dell DSS 1510, Owner'S Manual

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Option Description
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of
Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate
automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This
option is set to
115200
by default.
Remote Terminal
Type Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to
VT 100/VT 220
by default.
Redirection After
Boot Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Related tasks
Viewing Serial Communication
Related reference
Serial Communication
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then
restart your system and try again.
3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS .
4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings .
System Profile Settings details
About this task
The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
System Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom , the BIOS
automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to
Custom . This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active
Power Controller.
NOTE: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System
Profile option is set to Custom.
CPU Power
Management Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to System DBPM (DAPC) by default. DBPM is Demand-
Based Power Management.
Memory
Frequency Sets the speed of the system memory. You can select Maximum Performance , Maximum Reliability , or a
specific speed.
Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default.
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