Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Advanced*
*For advanced 
users only.
Power-On Options Allows you to set:
• POST mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or 
FullBoot every 1–30 days).
• POST messages (enable/disable).
• F9 prompt (enable/disable or 
hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature 
will display the text “F9 = Boot Menu” 
during POST. Disabling this feature 
prevents the text from being displayed. 
However, pressing F9 will still access the 
Shortcut Boot [Order] Menu screen. See 
Storage > Boot Order for more 
information.
• F10 prompt (enable/disable or 
hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature 
will display the text “F10 = Setup” during 
POST. Disabling this feature prevents the 
text from being displayed. However, 
pressing F10 will still access the Setup 
screen.
• F12 prompt (enable/disable or 
hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature 
will display the text “F12 = Network 
Service Boot” during POST. Disabling this 
feature prevents the text from being 
displayed. However, pressing F12 will still 
force the system to attempt booting from 
the network.
Computer Setup (Continued)
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware 
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