Reference Guide

POSTBehavior
Table 17. POSTBehavior
Attribute Name Description
DockWarningsEnMsg Enables or disables dock warning messages. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
ExternalHotKey Enables or disables Fn key emulation. The following are the possible values:
EnabledThe Scroll Lock key on external keyboards emulate the Fn key only when
running in a non-ACPI operating system.
DisabledThe Scroll Lock key behaves normally.
ExtPostTime Creates an extra preboot delay for specified seconds to allow the user to see POST
status messages. The following are the possible values:
0sDoes not delay.
5sDelays for 5 seconds.
10sDelays for 10 seconds.
Fastboot Controls specific steps that are performed during boot to decrease boot time or increase
boot checks. This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility
steps. The following are the possible values:
MinimalReduces boot time by skipping certain hardware and configuration
initialization during boot.
ThoroughPerforms complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot.
AutoAllows the BIOS to decide configuration initialization to be performed during
boot.
FnLock This option controls the behavior of the dual function keys, when Fn key is pressed and
when it is not. The following are the possible values:
EnabledFn+Esc key combination toggles the primary behavior of F1 to F12 keys
between their normal and secondary functions.
DisabledYou cannot toggle the primary behavior of these keys.
FnLockMode If Enabled, F1 to F12 keys behave as function keys holding Fn key is required to access
their secondary functions. Without holding Fn key, the dual function keys behave as
normally labeled.
EnableSecondary
DisableStandard
FullScreenLogo Enables or disables the full screen logo that appears during BIOS POST. The following are
the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
Keypad Activates the internal keyboard's embedded keypad either when Numlock LED is on or
when the Fn key is pressed.
NOTE: When Setup is running, this option has no effect, Setup works in the
EnabledByFnKey mode.
The following are the possible values:
EnabledByFnKeyThe keypad is enabled only when you hold the Fn key.
EnabledByNumLockThe keypad is enabled when, the Numlock LED is On and no
external keyboard is attached.
MacAddrPassThru This feature replaces the external NIC MAC address (in a supported dock or dongle) with
the selected MAC address from the system. The default value is the System Unique MAC
Address. The following are the possible values:
SystemUnique
IntegratedNic1
Disabled
18 Attributes supported in Dell Command | PowerShell Provider 2.4