Dell 3000 System Time, System Date, Floppy Drive, Hard Disk, Quiet Boot, Video Display Device

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Setup Utility

 

 

 

 

 

Main

System Devices

Security

Power Boot Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Time:

[03:06:18]

Item Specific Help

 

System Date:

[10/15/1997]

 

Floppy Drive:

[1.44

MB, 3 1/2”]

 

Hard Disk:

[2168

MB]

 

Quiet Boot:

[Disabled]

 

Video Display Device:

[Simul Mode]

 

System Memory:

640 KB

 

 

Extended Memory:

15 MB

 

 

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F1 Help ESC Exit

Select

Item

F5/F6

Change

Values

F9 Setup

Defaults

Select

Menu

Enter

Select

Sub-Menu

F10 Save

and Exit

Figure 2-1. Main Menu of Setup Program

System Time

System Time sets the computer to the time you specify (usually the current time). Type in the appropriate infor- mation. Use the tab key to move between the hours, minutes, and seconds fields. This option is useful if you travel between time zones.

System Date

System Date sets your system to the date you specify (usually the current date). Type in the appropriate infor- mation. Use the tab key to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Floppy Drive

Floppy Drive identifies the type of diskette drive being used by the computer. This option has no user-selectable settings.

1.44MB, 3 1/2” means there is a diskette drive in the options bay.

External FDD means the diskette drive is being used as an external device.

Hard Disk

Displays the capacity of the computer's hard-disk drive. If you install a drive with a different capacity, the settings under this option change automatically. This option does not have any user-selectable settings.

Quiet Boot

Disabled (the default) indicates that the diagnostic power-on self-test (POST) and summary screen are dis- played at system boot. When set to Enabled, the summary screen does not appear.

Video Display Device

Allows you to specify whether video is visible only on the computer’s display (LCD Mode), only on an external monitor or projector (CRT Mode), or on both the display

Customizing System Features

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Contents 551&$1 7528%/6+227,1 Page When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Viii Preface Warranty and Return Policy InformationAbout This Guide Notational Conventions Other Documents You May NeedTypographical Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Xii Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Your Computer Chapter Running the Dell Diagnostics Xvi Chapter Getting Help Xviii Appendix C Regulatory Notices Figures Dell Confidential Preliminary 2/4/98 Xxiv Xxv Xxvi Front View of the Portable Computer IntroductionBack View of the Portable Computer Hardware FeaturesIntroduction Available Options Software FeaturesUsing the Power Button Accessing Online DocumentationGetting Help Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide System Utilities Customizing System FeaturesAccessing the Setup Program Setup ProgramMain Menu Options Floppy Drive Quiet BootSystem Time System DateExtended Memory System MemorySystem Devices Menu Options CD-ROM Drive Speed PS/2 MouseIDE Controller FDD ControllerSecurity Menu Options AudioPower Menu Options System PasswordSet System Password Password on BootSuspend Time-Out Power Management ModeSmart CPU Mode Standby Time-OutResume on Time of Day Suspend ModeBoot Menu Options Resume on Modem RingExit Menu Options Boot Menu of Setup ProgramReinstalling Utilities and Drivers Adapter Type box, click the Change Button Reinstalling Video DriversClick the Settings tab Click the Advanced Properties button Double-click the Display iconReinstalling Infrared Drivers Reinstalling Touch Pad DriversReinstalling Audio Drivers Reinstalling the Soft WavetableClick Technical Information, and then click Documentation Reinstalling the System User’s GuideClick the Service and Support icon When prompted, save the file to your hard-disk driveIs your computer wet or damaged? Troubleshooting Your ComputerBacking Up Your Files Basic ChecksDid you receive a system message or beep code? Checking ConnectionsChecking an Optional Device Look and ListenBoot Routine Indications Setup OptionsMessages and Codes System Error MessagesFaulty Ter 5, Getting Help Cmos System Beep CodesBeep Codes Error Messages Finding Software SolutionsInstalling and Configuring Software Using SoftwareAvoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Input ErrorsMemory-Resident Programs Program ConflictsTroubleshooting a Wet Computer Troubleshooting ProceduresTroubleshooting a Damaged Computer Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter Troubleshooting a Power FailureCall Dell for technical assistance Total Power Failure When Using a BatteryIs the battery status indicator blinking? Yes. Go to step Use the AC adapter to fully charge the batteryDoes the computer display a drive error message? No Power to a Part of the ComputerTroubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting the CD-ROM DriveTroubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive Does the computer recognize the external keyboard? Troubleshooting an External KeyboardTroubleshooting the Built-In Display Troubleshooting MemoryIs an external monitor connected to the computer? Troubleshooting an External MonitorTroubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel PortsAttempt another print operation on the parallel printer Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Change the necessary statements in the start-up filesTroubleshooting the Touch Pad Troubleshooting the Infrared PortTroubleshooting Audio Functions Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Features of the Dell Diagnostics Running the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Before You Start TestingInstall a CD-ROM drive in the options bay How to Use the Dell Diagnostics Completing the Dell DiagnosticsConfirming the System Configuration Information Select How to Use the MenuMain Menu Options RunOptions Option Parameters Maximum Errors AllowedNumber of Times to Repeat Tests Pause for User ResponseOutput Device for Status Messages Output Device for Error MessagesTest Limits Quit Tests in the Dell DiagnosticsAbout Key-HelpRAM Dell Diagnostics TestsDell Diagnostics Tests RAM Test Group Error MessagesSystem Set Test Group Video Test Group Why Run a Keyboard Test? Why Run a Video Test?Keyboard Test Group Mouse Test Why Run the Mouse Test?Diskette Drives Test Group Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test? Why Run a Diskette Drives Test?Hard-Disk Drives Non-SCSI Test Group IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test?Parallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test?Why Run a Parallel Ports Test? Serial/Infrared Ports Test GroupAudio Test Group Why Run an Audio Test?Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Review the Dell Q&A Run the diagnostics for your Dell computerGetting Help Technical AssistanceHelp Tools Help ToolsAutoTech Service Reference and Troubleshooting GuideCommercial Online Service Dell Diagnostics ProgramAutomated Order-Status System TechFax ServiceTechnical Support Service TechConnect BBSBefore You Call Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Product InformationDiagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist1344 Dell Contact NumbersInternational Dialing Codes Belgium Dell Contact NumbersAustralia AustriaChina BruneiCanada ChileGermany DenmarkFinland FranceKorea IrelandItaly JapanMalaysia Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacauNorway MexicoNetherlands New ZealandPacific Countries SingaporeSouth Africa Southeast AsianTaiwan SwitzerlandThailand Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsSdram Audio Display XGA Touch Pad Table A-1. Technical Specifications AC Adapter Environmental Computer Video Hardware Test Diagnostic Video TestsText Mode Character Test Video Memory TestCharacter Set Subtest 40 x Character Attributes Subtest 80 xCharacter Set Subtest 80 x Character Attributes Subtest 40 xColor Attributes Subtest 80 x Text Mode Color TestTable B-1. Color Attributes Graphics Mode Test Text Mode Pages TestColor Palettes Test Solid Colors Test FCC Class B Notice U.S. Only Regulatory NoticesIC Notice Canada Only Modem RequirementsCE Notice EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyCanadian Modem Requirements Korean Regulatory Notice Vcci Notices Japan Only8ZNBHBOJB 1PMTLJFHP$FOUSVN Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeNOM 024 Information Mexico Only Warranties and Return Policy Limited One-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada OnlyCoverage During Year One Limited Three-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada OnlyGeneral Coverage During Years Two and ThreeTotal Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Index Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Help tools TechFax service, 5-4 user’s documentation Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Post Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Index XGA display Dell Information Development File Names &
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