l Integrated NIC — The computer attempts to boot using the integrated NIC. If integrated NIC is not connected, the computer generates an error message. l 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. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. See Front View. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer and try again. 4. Press to continue. The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for the current boot only). Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Load Defaults Restores system setup options to their factory defaults. Event Log Allows you to view the Event Log. Entries are marked R for Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to the left of all the entries. Clear Log clears the Event Log. POST Behavior Fast Boot (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 (Report default) When set to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to press to continue or press 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. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set Diskette Interface to Disabled in system setup (see System Setup Options). NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. 1. Enter system setup, select Boot Sequence from the System group. See System Setup Options. 2. Press to access the menu. 3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the appropriate Boot Sequence option. 4. Press the U or D key to move the option up or down in the boot sequence. 5. Press to Save the changes or to Cancel. Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Jumper Locations Clearing Password Settings 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see Jumper Locations), and attach the jumper plug to pins 1 and 2 to clear the password. 3. Replace the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover. 4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer. See Turning Off Your Computer. 6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, then press the power button to ground the system board. 8. Remove the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover. 9. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board and attach the jumper to pin 1 to reenable the password feature. 10. Replace the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover. 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pin 1. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and the...
