User Guide

4-14 AcerAltos 19000Pro4 System Guide
4.5.1 System POST Mode
This parameter allows the system to perform the POST routines in
Diagnostic and Normal modes. The Diagnostic mode shows
the current status on the front panel LCD display. The default setting
is Normal.
4.5.2 Silent Boot
This parameter enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When
set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an
identification logo during POST and while booting. After which the
screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo
(such as Windows 95). If any error occurred while booting, the
system automatically switches to the text mode.
Even if your setting is Enabled, you may also switch to the text mode
while booting by pressing after you hear a beep that indicates the
activation of the keyboard.
When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where
you see the system initialization details on the screen.
4.5.3 Num Lock After Boot
This parameter allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon
booting. The default setting is Enabled.
4.5.4 Memory Test
When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to perform a
RAM test during the POST routine. When set to Disabled, the
system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine.
The default setting is Disabled .