Technical data

Server Software and Utilities
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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.