DELL 1100-b110 User Manual

Appendix

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This section displays available system security options.

Password Status

This option locks the system password field with the setup password. When 
the field is locked, the option to disable password security by pressing 
<Ctrl><Enter> when the computer starts is no longer available.

System Password

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature as 
Enabled or Disabled.

Setup Password

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and 
allows a new system password to be assigned and verified.

PXE BIS Default 

Policy

Used to set the NIC On w/PCE feature policy to Deny, Accept, or Reset. 
See "Network Interface Controller" on page 86.

Keyboard Numlock

Sets the numeric keyboard option to On, or Off. This setting overrides the 
option set via the keyboard.

Report Keyboard 

Errors

Used to set the keyboard error reporting On, or Off.

Auto Power On

Identifies if auto power on is Disabled or Enabled.

Fast Boot

When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly because it 
skips certain configurations and tests.

OS Install Mode

This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).

IDE Hard Drive 

Acoustics Mode

Quiet (default setting) — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.

Performance — The hard drive operates at its maximum speed.

Bypass — Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics 
mode setting.

Suggested — The hard drive operates at the level suggested by the drive 
manufacturer.

NOTE: 

Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to be noisier, but 

its performance is not affected.

Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard-drive image.

System Event Log

Displays the system event log.

Asset Tag

Displays the computer’s unique Asset Tag.