Selective key distinction at system startup

摘要

A method of distinguishing at least one key of a key array. The method can include, via a processor, detecting initial startup of a processing system. The method further can include, during the initial startup, distinguishing at least a first key of the key array from other keys of the key array, wherein the first key is selectable to access a system startup menu or system function.

主权项

1. Within a system comprising a processor and memory, a method of distinguishing at least one key of a key array, the method comprising:
via a processor, detecting initial startup of a processing system; during the initial startup, prior to initiation of an operating system, illuminating at least a first key of the key array to visually distinguish the first key from other keys of the key array, wherein the first key is individually selectable to access a BIOS menu or a RAID menu prior to the initiation of the operating system; after the initial startup of the processing system is completed, ceasing the illuminating of the first key; during a boot of the operating system, illuminating at least a second key of the key array to visually distinguish the second key from other keys of the key array, wherein the second key is identified by a key distinction configuration profile and the second key is selectable to access a boot menu or function of the operating system; and after the boot of the operating system is completed, ceasing the illuminating of the second key.