Intel DG43RK LGA-775 socket DDR3 1333/1066 MHz 8GB BOXDG43RK Manuel D’Utilisation

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For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that, after passing 
the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not 
present: 
•  Video adapter 
•  Keyboard 
•  Mouse 

Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed.  This 
menu displays the list of available boot devices (as set in the BIOS setup program’s 
Boot Device Priority Submenu).  Table 36 lists the boot device menu options. 

Description 

<↑> or <↓> 

Selects a default boot device 

<Enter> 

Exits the menu, saves changes, and boots from the selected 
device 

<Esc> 

Exits the menu without saving changes 

These factors affect system boot speed: 
•  Selecting and configuring peripherals properly  
•  Optimized BIOS boot parameters 

The following techniques help improve system boot speed: 
•  Choose a hard drive with parameters such as “power-up to data ready” in less than 

eight seconds that minimizes hard drive startup delays.  

•  Select an optical drive with a fast initialization rate.  This rate can influence POST 

execution time.   

•  Eliminate unnecessary add-in adapter features, such as logo displays, screen 

repaints, or mode changes in POST.  These features may add time to the boot 
process. 

•  Try different monitors.  Some monitors initialize and communicate with the BIOS 

more quickly, which enables the system to boot more quickly.