Dell 3010 owner manual System Setup, Boot Menu Enhancements, Keystroke Function

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System Setup

System Setup

This computer offers you the following options:

Access System Setup by pressing <F2>

Bring up a one-time boot menu by pressing <F12>

Press <F2> to enter System Setup and make changes to the user-definable settings. If you have trouble entering System Setup using this key, press <F2> when the keyboard LEDs first flash.

Boot Menu

This feature gives users a quick and convenient mechanism to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive).

Keystroke

Function

 

 

<Ctrl><Alt><F8>

one-time boot and diagnostics utility menu

<F12>

one-time boot and diagnostics utility menu

Boot Menu Enhancements

The boot menu enhancements are as follows:

Easier access — Although the <Ctrl><Alt><F8> keystroke still exists and can be used to call up the menu, simply press <F12> during system boot to access the menu.

User prompting — Not only is the menu easy to access, when you are prompted to use the keystroke on the BIOS splash screen (see image below). The keystroke is not "hidden".

Diagnostics options — The boot menu includes two diagnostic options, IDE Drive Diagnostics (90/90 Hard Drive Diagnostics) and Boot to the Utility Partition. The benefit here is that you do not have to remember the <Ctrl><Alt><D> and <Ctrl><Alt><F10> keystrokes (although they still work).

NOTE: The BIOS features an option to disable either or both of the keystroke prompts under the System Security / Post Hotkeys submenu.

When you enter the <F12> or <Ctrl><Alt><F8> keystroke correctly, the computer beeps. The key sequence invokes the Boot Device Menu.

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Contents Regulatory Model D12M Regulatory Type D12M001 Dell Inc Contents Troubleshooting System SetupAlert! Security override Jumper is installed Contacting Dell SpecificationsPage Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerClick Shut Down Removing the Cover Installing the CoverRelated Links Removing the Front Bezel Installing The Front BezelRemoving the Expansion Card Page Removing the Optical Drive Installing The Expansion CardRemoving the Hard Drive Installing The Optical DriveRemoving the Memory Installing The Hard DriveRemoving The Chassis Intrusion Switch Installing the MemoryRemoving The Speaker Installing the Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Speaker Removing the Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Heat Sink and Processor Remove the cover Remove the front bezel Removing The Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling The Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Power-Switch CablePage Removing the Front Thermal Sensor Installing the Power-Switch CableRemoving The System Fan Installing the Front Thermal SensorRemoving the Input/Output Panel Installing the System FanInstalling the Input/Output Panel Removing The Power Supply Installing the Input/Output PanelPage Removing The System Board Installing the Power SupplyInstall the front bezel Install the cover Installing The System BoardPage CtrlAltF8 One-time boot and diagnostics utility menu F12 System SetupBoot Menu Boot Menu EnhancementsAction Keystroke Beep Codes and Text Error MessagesTiming Key Sequences NavigationSize, Dimm 3 Size, and Dimm 4 Size System Setup OptionsDate, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code Option DescriptionThis option is not set by default Disabled = The Sata controllers are hiddenATA = Sata is configured for ATA mode System startup. This option is disabled by defaultThey are set. This option is disabled by default Administrative password and the system passwordPassword Bypass Password prompts during a system restartDisabled by default Reset All Keys- Resets to default settingKeys will restore to default settings Is disabled by defaultEnable F12 Boot menu enabled by default Default IP port is This option is set to Thorough by defaultNot set by default Software communicates. The default IP address isClient Gateway Client IPIs set to Static IP Client Subnet MaskPage Diagnostic Light Patterns Diagnostic LEDsPower Button Problem Description Problem DescriptionLED Reinstalled all modules without error If the problem persists, the system board is faultyPossible system board failure has occurred Description Occurred Troubleshooting LED Code Cause Beep CodesCode Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Error Messages Decreasing available memory Diskette subsystem reset failedHard-disk drive configuration error Controller has failedHard-disk drive controller failure Invalid configuration information-please run Setup programInvalid Memory configuration, please populate DIMM1 Memory allocation errorNon-system disk or disk error No boot device availableNo boot sector on hard-disk drive No timer tick interruptSeek error Not a boot diskettePlug and play configuration error Reset failedWrite fault on selected drive Timer chip counter 2 failedUnexpected interrupt in protected mode Write faultMemory SpecificationSystem Information ProcessorCards AudioNetwork Expansion BusAudio Back Panel Mini-Tower/Desktop External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors Mini-Tower Two Desktop One Small Form FactorControls and Lights Environmental Physical Height Width Depth WeightPage Contacting Dell Contacting Dell
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