Boot Feature Menu

Boot Feature

Fast Boot

Enable this feature to reduce the time the computer takes to boot up. The computer will boot with a minimal set of required devices. This feature does not have an effect on BBS boot options in the Boot tab. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Quiet Boot

Use this feature to select the screen between displaying the Power-on Self Test (POST) messages or the OEM logo upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Note: BIOS POST messages are always displayed regardless of the setting of this feature.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off.

Wait For "F1" If Error

Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Re-try Boot

If this feature is set to Enabled, the system BIOS will automatically reboot the system from an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) boot device after an initial boot failure. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

Select Enabled to allow the Watch Dog timer to reboot the system when it is inactive for more than five minutes. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. 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 power state before a power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last State.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for four seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as you press the power button. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override.

DeepSx Power Policies

Use this feature to configure the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings for the system. Enable S4 to use Hibernation mode (Suspend to Disk) so that all data stored in the main memory can be saved in a non-volatile memory area such as in a hard drive and then power down the system. Enable S5 to power off the whole system except the power supply unit (PSU) and keep the power button alive so that you can wake up the system by using a USB keyboard or mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled In S4-S5, and Enabled in S5.