Reference Guide

Table 17. POSTBehavior (continued)
Attribute Name Description
NumLock Enables or disables the NumLock function when the system boots. The following are the
possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
NumLockLed Enables or disables the NumLockLed function when the system boots. The following are
the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
PntDevice Defines how the system handles mouse and touchpad input. The following are the
possible values:
SerialMouseUses a serial mouse and disables the internal touchpad.
Ps2MouseDisables the integrated touchpad when an external PS2 mouse is present.
TouchpadLeave the integrated touchpad enabled when an external PS2 mouse is
present.
SwitchToExternalPS2Sets the pointing device to switch to external ps2.
PostF12Key Enables or disables <F12> Boot Menu on POST boot screen. The following are the
possible values:
EnabledEnables F12 Boot Option Menu.
DisabledDisables F12 Boot Option Menu.
PostF2Key Enables or disables <F2> boot menu on POST boot screen. The following are the possible
values:
Enabled
Disabled
PostHelpDeskKey Enables or disables display of the (ctrl+h) help Desktop hotkey message on the POST
screen if Management Engine (ME) is alive and Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) is
supported. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
PowerWarn Enables or disables display of warning messages when you use certain power adapters.
The system displays these messages when you attempt to use a power adapter that has
too little capacity for your configuration. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
RptKeyErr Enables or disables reporting of keyboard-related errors when the system boots. The
following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
SignOfLifeByKbdBacklight This option allows the system to indicate that the power button has been pressed during
POST by turning on the keyboard backlight. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
SignOfLifeByDisplay This option allows the system to indicate that the power button has been pressed during
POST by displaying the Dell Logo. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
SignOfLifeByAudio This option allows the system to indicate that the power button has been pressed during
POST with an audible tone. The following are the possible values:
Enabled
Disabled
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