Silicon Graphics Altix XE320, User Manual

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6: BIOS Settings
POST Errors
Set to Enabled to display POST Error Messages if an error occurs during bootup. If set to
Disabled, the system will continue to boot without displaying any error message even when a boot
error occurs.
ACPI Mode
Use this setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No.
Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power
button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4
seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-second override.
Resume On Modem Ring
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The
options are On and Off.
Power Loss Control
The feature allows the user to set the power state after a power outage. You can select Stay Off
for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power On for the system power to
be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before
the power loss.
Watch Dog
If enabled, this option automatically resets the system if the system is not active for more than 5
minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Summary Screen
This setting enables you to Enable or Disable the summary screen, which displays the system
configuration during bootup.