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BIOS Features
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3.7.4 Power Button Menu
As an alternative to normal POST Hotkeys, the user can use the power button to access a
menu. The Power Button Menu is accessible via the following sequence:
1. System is in S4/S5 (soft off); will not work if system is in G3 (after “no power” state)
2. User pushes the power button and holds it down for 3 seconds
3. The front panel power button LED will change from blue to amber then the user can release
the power button.
4. User releases the power button before the 4-second shutdown override can occur.
If this path is taken, the BIOS will use default settings, ignoring settings in VPD where possible.
The BIOS will display the following prompt and wait for a keystroke:
[ESC] Normal Boot
[F2] Intel Visual BIOS
[F3] Disable Fast Boot
[F4] BIOS Recovery
[F7] Update BIOS
[F10] Enter Boot Menu
[F12] Network Boot
[F3] Disable Fast Boot is only displayed if at least one Fast Boot optimization is enabled.
If an unrecognized key is hit, then the BIOS will wait for another keystroke. If one of the listed
hotkeys is hit, the BIOS will follow the indicated boot path. Password requirements must still be
honored.
If Disable Fast Boot is selected, the BIOS will disable all Fast Boot optimizations and reset the
system.