Dell R805 Entering the System Setup Program, System Setup Options, Responding to Error Messages

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Using the System Setup Program

Dell™ PowerEdge™ R805 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual

Entering the System Setup Program

System Setup Options

System and Setup Password Features

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.

You can use the System Setup program to:

•Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware

•Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date

•Enable or disable integrated devices

•Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings

Entering the System Setup Program

1.Turn on or restart your system.

2.Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

<F2> = System Setup

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system.

Responding to Error Messages

You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see System Messages for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system.

Using the System Setup Program

Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.

Table 2-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys

Keys	Action
Up arrow or <Shift><Tab>	Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow or <Tab>	Moves to the next field.
Spacebar, <+>, <–>, left and right arrows	Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.
<Esc>	Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes were made.
<F1>	Displays the System Setup program's help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

System Setup Options

Main Screen

When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 2-1).