Dell XT2 Bios Screen Navigation Keystrokes, F12 Menu, Entering System Setup, Action Keystroke

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DellLatitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual

7 System BIOS

Your XT2 XFR offers the following system BIOS options:

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

Access the System Setup utility by pressing <F2>

7.1 BIOS Screen Navigation Keystrokes

Use the following keystrokes to navigate the BIOS screens.

 

Navigation Keystrokes

 

 

Action

Keystroke

 

 

Expand and collapse field

<Enter>, left- and right-arrow keys, or +/–

 

 

Expand or collapse all fields

< >

 

 

Exit BIOS

<Esc> — Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit

 

 

Change a setting

Left- and right-arrow keys

 

 

Select field to change

<Enter>

 

 

Cancel a modification

<Esc>

 

 

Reset defaults

<Alt><F> or Load Defaults menu option

 

 

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

7.2 <F12> Menu

Press <F12> when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

Boot Menu

Your XT2 XFR features an enhanced one-time boot menu. The enhanced menu features the following improvements:

Easier access — Access the menu by pressing <F12> during system boot.

User prompting — The missing keystroke is now displayed on the BIOS splash screen.

Added diagnostics options — The boot menu now includes two new options: BIOS Setup and Diagnostics.

7.3 Entering System Setup

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Contents Dell Latitude XT2 XFR Version A00-01 Table of Contents Specifications Dell Diagnostics System Bios XT2 XFR User Modes XT2 XFR FeaturesTablet Mode XT2 XFR Buttons Tablet ButtonsScroll Buttons XT2 XFR Interface Windows Vista/XP XT2 XFR Interface ComparisonWindows Vista Go to Folder Options Table below describes how to use the penPage Pen Flicks Windows XPInstallation XT2 XFR SettingsTrig Applet Windows XP vs. Windows VistaDigitizer Options Tab Input Mode Selection Digitizer Self Test Result Codes Error Details Symptoms Interaction Options Tab About Tab Calibrating the Pen XT2 XFR PenTroubleshooting Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Application MatrixBefore Working Inside Your XT2 XFR Turning Off Your XT2 XFR Recommended ToolsAfter Working Inside Your XT2 XFR Windows VistaScrew Chart LCD Assy Base to Palm rest Main BatteryRemoving the Battery from the Battery Door Removing the Main BatteryInstalling the Battery into the Battery Door Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard KeyboardPage Page Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover Memory and Mini-Card CoverPage Removing a Memory Module MemoryRemoving the Hard Drive Hard DriveMini-Card Removing the Mini-Card Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Page Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestPage Installing the Palm Rest Page Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Coin-Cell Battery USB Interface BoardRemoving the USB Interface Board Removing the Stylus Bay Stylus BaySpeaker Installing the Stylus BayRemoving the Speaker WiFi Sniffer Assembly WiFi Sniffer Assembly RemovalWifi Sniffer Assembly Installation Sniffer Button and Wifi Switch Installing the Wifi sniffer buttonInstalling the Wifi on/off switch Set flat scribe here Removing the System Board System BoardPage Installing the System Board Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyPage Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Installing the Display Assembly PCB Reference Wiring Color Page Installing the RF Passthru Board RF PassthruRemoving the RF Passthru Board Install the Rocker Switch Rocker SwitchDoors Removing the USB/1394 DoorRemoving the VGA/RJ45/USB Door Removing the Power Door USB Module Bay CoverRemoving the Audio/Card Socket Door Removing the USB Module Cover GPS Module OptionalRemoving the GPS Module Removing the Camera Module Camera Module OptionalWlan ODDWpan WwanStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsType 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuError Messages Click UninstallTab Function Battery Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsNot Enough Memory or RESOURCES. Close Some Programs and TRY Operating System not Found Contact Dell SupportTest the Drive Adjust the Windows Volume ControlCheck the Cable Connections RUN Check DiskLockups and Software Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsEnsure That the Ieee 1394 Device is Recognized by Windows END the ProgramMemory Problems RUN the Program Compatibility WizardIf YOU Receive AN Insufficient Memory Message Power Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf YOU Experience Other Memory Problems Video and Display Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceAdjust the Windows Display Settings Connect AN External MonitorDell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconGPS Hardware Configuration GPS DeviceClick on Device Manager Page Diagnostics Software ConfigurationCamera Camera Configuration VerificationDiagnostics Device Status LEDs Keyboard Status LEDs LED Error CodesON-OFF-OFF FLASH-ON-ON FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFFOFF-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF ON-FLASH-ONEntering System Setup Bios Screen Navigation KeystrokesF12 Menu Navigation Keystrokes
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