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
ANSI
VT100/VT220
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.
System profile settings
System profile settings screen define specific system performance settings, such as
power management.
CAUTION
System profile settings are defined at the IDM. Do not change the default
settings.
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Procedure
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
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.Other options include Performance Per Watt (OS),
Performance, and Workstation Performance.
Managing basic system settings using the system firmware
System BIOS
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