HP t5515 Inside the t5515 Thin Client Linux: FAQs - Page 14

Function Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 Pre-Boot Action (Continued) No action No action Three separate results dependent on when in the boot process the F3 is pressed: Break out of auto logon: Press F3 within 1-2 second after the logon prompt displays to break out of an automatic log on during boot. The log on process stops and the dialog waits for a user name and password. Full screen X Terminal: Press and hold F3 during the boot process to prevent the launch of the Linux desktop GUI and display a full screen xterm window. Use F3 during the boot when you want to launch a dedicated X terminal session. Display boot process messages: Press F3 after the splash screen displays to escape out of the splash screen. The boot messages and progress indicators are displayed. No action No action No action No action No action No action Invokes the BIOS Setup utility during the boot process. No action 14