| Function key or Control key |
Purpose |
| F2 |
Accesses the BIOS Setup program. |
| F7 |
Initiates a BIOS update process where the update files are stored on a USB thumb drive. For instructions on this BIOS update method, see Instructions for F7 BIOS Flash update. |
| F8 |
Opens the Windows* boot option menu which allows you to boot into safe mode, enable boot logging, perform restore tasks, and more. |
| F9 |
Launches the Remote PC Assist Wizard. This function is only available when the board supports Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology (Intel® RPAT). |
| F10 |
Accesses the boot menu and displays all bootable devices to select from. |
| F12 |
Allows you to boot to a network; generally used to install an operating system from an image on the network. |
| Control-I |
Opens the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) option ROM user interface. This prompt is available on boards that are configured for and support RAID. |
| Control-M |
Opens the Marvell RAID option ROM user interface. This prompt is available on boards that are configured for and support Marvell RAID. |
| Control-P |
Opens the Intel® Management Engine (MEBx) Configuration user interface. This prompt is only available on certain boards that support the Intel® Management Engine. |
