POST behavior
Option Description
Adapter
Warnings
Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power
adapters.
Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings
Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots.
Enable Network. This option is enabled by default.
Fn Lock Options
Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their
standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary
behavior of these keys. The available options are:
● Fn Lock—enabled by default
● Lock Mode Disable/Standard—enabled by default
● Lock Mode Enable/Secondary
Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are:
● Minimal
● Thorough—enabled by default
● Auto
Extended BIOS
POST Time
Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are:
● 0 seconds—enabled by default.
● 5 seconds
● 10 seconds
Full Screen Log
● Enable Full Screen Logo—not enabled
Warnings and
errors
● Prompt on warnings and errors—enabled by default
● Continue on warnings
● Continue on warnings and errors
Virtualization support
Table 12. Virtualization support
Options Descriptions
Intel Virtualization Technology This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM)
can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities provided by
Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by default.
VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from
utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®
Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
Enable VT for Direct I/O - enabled by default.
Maintenance
Table 13. Maintenance
Options Descriptions
Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not
already set. This option is not set by default.
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
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