Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Advanced* 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). Enabling 
this feature will display the text “F9 = Boot 
Menu” during POST. Disabling this feature 
prevents the text from being displayed. 
However, pressing the F9 key will still 
access the Shortcut Boot [Order] Menu 
screen. See Storage > Boot Order for 
more information.
• F10 prompt (enable/disable). Enabling 
this feature will display the text 
“F10 = Setup” during POST. Disabling 
this feature prevents the text from being 
displayed. However, pressing the F10 key 
will still access the Setup screen.
• F12 prompt (enable/disable). Enabling 
this feature will display the text 
“F12 = Network Service Boot” during 
POST. Disabling this feature prevents the 
text from being displayed. However, 
pressing the F12 key will still force the 
system to attempt booting from the 
network.
*For advanced 
users only.
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