A-29The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Fastboot ModeDisplaying and Setting the Fastboot ModeWhen fastboot is enabled (set to on), your workstation does a quick checkof the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests.This enables your workstation to complete its boot process more quickly.The default factory setting is for fastboot to be disabled (off).The fastboot mode allows your workstation to boot quickly by performing aless extensive check of the system’s memory.When fastboot is disabled (set to off), more extensive memory testing andI/O interface testing is performed during the selftests, causing the boot pro-cess to take longer.If you are experiencing difficulty in booting your workstation, set fastbootto off and reboot the system. The more extensive testing may reveal the errorcondition.To display the status of fastboot, type the following at the prompt:Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastbootTo disable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastboot offTo enable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:Configuration Menu: Enter command > fastboot onCAUTION: If a graphics adapter is installed in the system, it must be selected as theconsole device. If additional graphics adapters are installed, Fastboot modecannot be used.
