Access BIOS settings

Sasha Sandow

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I am not sure exactly which models we have but they are Windows 10, if that helps at all. We use these behind TVs to display building information but each time there is a power loss we need to remove these TVs from their ultra-low-profile mounts just to turn them back on. I would like to know if there is a way to access BIOS (setup) to enable automatic startup after power loss. Is this setting in BIOS and if so, how exactly do I access BIOS?
 
Does anyone have a manual on these? I need to walk someone threw getting into BIOS and enabling auto-power-on and WOL over the phone, but I don't know what he has to hit during startup to get into the BIOS....
 
@Sasha Sandow do you actually know which MINIX model you have?

If you have a Z83-4 enter the BIOS by mashing the 'Esc' key when you first power on the device.

BIOS
Advanced
MINIX Feature Configuration
AC Power On [Always On]
LAN Wake Up [Enabled]
 
Does anyone have a manual on these? I need to walk someone threw getting into BIOS and enabling auto-power-on and WOL over the phone, but I don't know what he has to hit during startup to get into the BIOS....

Posting the serial or part numbers from the plaques on the underside of the devices might help too if you simply cannot identify them yourself ;).

Or, try ... https://www.windowscentral.com/how-find-computer-model-number-windows-10

If mashing the 'Esc' key doesn't access the BIOS, try mashing the delete key on boot instead.
 
Does anyone have a manual on these? I need to walk someone threw getting into BIOS and enabling auto-power-on and WOL over the phone, but I don't know what he has to hit during startup to get into the BIOS....
You have to enable : (BIOS)
-Wake on lan
make sure you also check your NIC properties
You can wake the device via web browser or app (android for example), it works well with ethernet (does not work for me via wifi).
If there is a power loss wake on lan don't work (you can not use WOL).
WOL works well if you use sleep/shutdown.

-Restore AC Power loss
After a power loss if you have this setting enable the minix (or other PC) automaticaly turn on.

Notes:
All MINIX devices that i tested: (keys)
-Enter BIOS - del
-boot menu device - f11

There is also other scenarios for WOL don't work:
-remove ethernet cable (even if temporarily)
-if you restart your router
Etc...
 
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@Sasha Sandow do you actually know which MINIX model you have?

If you have a Z83-4 enter the BIOS by mashing the 'Esc' key when you first power on the device.

BIOS
Advanced
MINIX Feature Configuration
AC Power On [Always On]
LAN Wake Up [Enabled]

Hi Villa The Bios is not saving the AC Power On [Always On]
When pressing F4 save yes
you can power down after the reboot a couple of times then it will revert back to always off in the bios
Do you have any fixes for this
Model Z834-772878
Cheers Gary
 
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