Dell 320 manual System Setup Options

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Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.

System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

System

System Info

 

Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. None of these fields can be

 

 

modified.

 

 

 

 

Processor

 

Identifies the CPU type, bus speed, clock speed, and L2 cache size. States whether the processor is Hyper-Threading and multiple-core

Info

 

capable and whether it supports 64-bit technology.

Memory Info

 

Lists the type, size, speed, and channel mode (dual or single) of installed memory.

 

 

 

 

PCI Info

 

Identifies any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.

 

 

 

 

Date/Time

 

Displays current date and time settings.

 

 

 

 

Boot

 

The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list.

Sequence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette Drive

 

This option enables or disables the floppy drive. The options are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only.

(Internal default)

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If USB is selected, ensure that USB Controller setup option under Onboard Devices is set to On.

 

 

 

Drive 0 through

Identifies and enables and disables the drives attached to the SATA or IDE connectors on the system board and lists the capacities

Drive n

 

for the hard drives.

 

 

 

NOTE: These options appear as Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though

 

 

 

Drive 5 for the ultra small form factor computer.

 

 

 

SMART Reporting

This setting determines whether integrated drive errors are reported or not during system startup.

(Off default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Devices

 

 

 

 

Integrated

 

Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Settings are On, Off, and On w/ PXE. When the On w/ PXE setting is active, if a boot

NIC

 

routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list.

(On default)

 

 

 

Integrated

 

Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Settings are Off, On, and No Boot.

Audio

 

 

 

(On default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB

 

Enables or disables the internal USB controller. No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability to boot from a USB device.

Controller

 

 

 

(On default)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of the No Boot setting.

 

 

 

Front USB

 

Enables or disables the front USB ports.

Ports

 

 

 

(On default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS/2 Mouse

 

Enables or disables the PS2/ mouse controller.

Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Manageability Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control SecurityOption Settings Password ProtectionSystem Password Assigning a System PasswordAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Entering System Setup System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options SystemPS/2 Boot Sequence UnlockedChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Memory KeyClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy Drive Hyper-Threading Clearing Cmos SettingsPower Management Click Hardware and click Device ManagerSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Connecting Multiple Monitors Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround ViewChanging the Display Settings Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerFront View Back-Panel Connectors Back ViewInside Your Computer System Board Components Installing an Expansion Card PCI and PCI Express CardsRemoving an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Back to Contents Drive Interface Connectors General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA ConnectorCD/DVD Drive Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive AddressingInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name AWG WirePin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Specifications Key Combinations ConnectorsDrives Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSupport.dell.com Dell Support Website support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoClick Start→ Help and Support See Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Technical Support ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Aruba Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Australia Sydney011 Canada North YorkOntario Cayman IslandsDominican Republic Denmark CopenhagenDominica EcuadorGuyana GrenadaGuatemala Hong KongLatin America Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Website support.euro.dell.com LuxembourgNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam NicaraguaWebsite support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg 005Slovakia Prague 09/091Turks and Caicos Islands Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago Customer Care BracknellVirgin Islands VenezuelaGlossary Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Module bay See media bay NIC See network adapterPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Removing MemoryBack to Contents Mini Tower Computer Abbreviations and AcronymsMini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Installing a Expansion Card Installing a Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardPage Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Data Cable Connectors IDE Data Cable Connector Sata Data Cable ConnectorIDE Drive Power Connector Sata Power Connector Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive Page Drive-Panel Inserts Removing the Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pspwrgood DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Removing the Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards Full-height cards supported Power Microsoft Windows XP Features Transferring Information to a New ComputerUser Accounts and Fast User Switching Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next Drive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveComputer stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Restoring Default SettingsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights If the screen is difficult to readReplacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board System Board ScrewsBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveSystem Lights Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseError Messages Click the Change or Remove Program iconOperating system not found Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty
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