IBM 6862 User Guide - Page 104

Description, System Security, Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

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Item Keyboardless Operation Mode Power-On Self-Test Power on Logos Power On F1/Esc Option Power On Status Virus Detection Description When enabled, this option allows the computer to startup and run without a keyboard. If you enable this option, you must disable your power-on password, which can be done using the System Security option on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. This option lets you set the level of power-on self testing (Quick or Enhanced) that will be done during the power-on sequence. Note: The Quick setting reduces the amount of testing; however, Quick setting is not recommended when using an unattended start mode. This option lets you control whether or not logos are displayed during the power-on sequence. This option lets you control whether or not the F1 and Esc key options are displayed during the power-on sequence. This setting does not affect the behavior of these keys, only the display of the options. This option lets you control whether or not power-on status indicators (such as memory count and system check points) are displayed during the power-on sequence. This option also controls the power-on beeps. This option lets you specify if you want the virus checker that comes with your computer's BIOS to check for viruses each time you turn on your computer. When virus detection is enabled, your computer checks the master boot record to see if the information has changed since the last time you turned on the computer. If the information has changed, the BIOS will display a message which warns that your system might contain a virus. Note: This option does not have an effect on the IBM AntiVirus program or on additional virus checking programs you may have purchased. It also does not remove viruses from your computer. 86 Using Your Personal Computer

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Item
Description
Keyboardless Operation
Mode
When enabled, this option allows the computer to startup
and run without a keyboard.
If you enable this option,
you must disable your power-on password, which can be
done using the
System Security
option on the
Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.
Power-On Self-Test
This option lets you set the level of power-on self testing
(Quick or Enhanced) that will be done during the
power-on sequence.
Note:
The Quick setting reduces the amount of testing;
however, Quick setting is not recommended when
using an unattended start mode.
Power on Logos
This option lets you control whether or not logos are
displayed during the power-on sequence.
Power On F1/Esc Option
This option lets you control whether or not the F1 and Esc
key options are displayed during the power-on sequence.
This setting does not affect the behavior of these keys, only
the display of the options.
Power On Status
This option lets you control whether or not power-on
status indicators (such as memory count and system check
points) are displayed during the power-on sequence.
This
option also controls the power-on beeps.
Virus Detection
This option lets you specify if you want the virus checker
that comes with your computer's BIOS to check for viruses
each time you turn on your computer.
When virus detection is enabled, your computer checks the
master boot record to see if the information has changed
since the last time you turned on the computer.
If the
information has changed, the BIOS will display a message
which warns that your system might contain a virus.
Note:
This option does not have an effect on the IBM
AntiVirus program or on additional virus checking
programs you may have purchased.
It also does
not remove viruses from your computer.
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Using Your Personal Computer