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3.7.2

BIOS POST Hotkeys

The following hot keys are supported during boot.

[F2]

Enter BIOS Setup

[F7]

Update BIOS

[F8]

Activate Windows Recovery Mode

[F10]

Enter Boot Menu

3.7.3

Changing the Default Boot Device During POST

Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This menu

displays the list of available boot devices. Table 9 lists the boot device menu options.

Table 9. Boot Device Menu Options

Boot Device Menu Function Keys

Description

<> or <>

Selects a default boot device

<Enter>

Exits the menu, and boots from the selected device

<Esc>

Exits the menu and boots according to the boot priority defined

through BIOS setup

3.7.4

Power Button Menu

The Power Button Menu is accessible via the following sequence:

1. System is in S4/S5 (not G3)

2. User pushes the power button and holds it down for approximately 3 seconds

3. Release immediately

4. User releases the power button before the 4-second shutdown override

If this boot path is taken, the BIOS will use default settings, ignoring settings in VPD where

possible.

At the point where Setup Entry/Boot would be in the normal boot path, the BIOS will display the

following prompt and wait for a keystroke:

[ESC]

Normal Boot

[3]

Reset Intel® AMT/Standard Manageability to default factory settings

[4]

Clear Trusted Platform Module (Warning: Data encryption with the TPM will no longer be

accessible if the TPM is cleared)

[F2]

Intel BIOS

[F4]

BIOS Recovery

[F7]

Update BIOS

[F10] Enter Boot Menu