Technical data

Server Software and Utilities
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DIGITAL Server 5220
Speeding up the Boot Process
There are four options for speeding up the boot process which, in essence, eliminate
or replace displays or checks. To make these changes, proceed as follows:
1. Reboot the server and enter Setup.
2. Highlight the
Boot
menu.
The following table lists and describes the items displayed.
Field Description
Floppy check Verifies the diskette boot drive.
Setup prompt Displays the Setup prompt message during the boot
sequence. If disabled, the Setup prompt message will not be
displayed; however, you can still access the BIOS Setup
utility by pressing <F2> before POST completes.
POST errors Pauses and displays the Setup prompt or Resume boot
prompt, if an error occurs during the boot sequence. If
disabled, the server always attempts to boot.
Sign-on banner When enabled, displays the DIGITAL logo during POST.
3.
Select the item(s) you wish to change and use the [+] or [-] as follows:
Field Speed Up Boot Selection
Floppy check Disable
Setup prompt Enable
POST errors Disable
Sign-on banner Disable
4. Press [Esc] twice then [Enter] twice to exit the BIOS Setup utility and to
reboot the server so changes immediately take effect.