Dell 160 System Setup, Overview, Entering the Bios Setup Utility, Bios Setup Utility Screens

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System Setup

Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual

Overview

Boot Sequence

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

BIOS Setup Utility Screens

Clearing CMOS Settings

BIOS Setup Utility Options

Flashing the BIOS

Setup Lock

 

 

 

Overview

Use the BIOS Setup Utility to:

•To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer

•Enable or disable system board devices

•Enable or disable security features

Before you use the BIOS Setup Utility, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS settings for future reference.

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2.When the DELL™ logo is displayed, promptly press <F2> repeatedly until a BIOS screen opens.

NOTE: The Dell logo appears very quickly, so you must watch for it to display. If you press <F2> before you are prompted, the computer cannot acknowledge the keystroke.

3. If you wait too long and the initial Dell screen closes, allow the operating system to completely startup. Then, shut down your computer and try again.

BIOS Setup Utility Screens

The BIOS Setup Utility screens display current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions.

BIOS screen (change screens with left- and right-arrow keys)

Options List — This field appears on the left side of the BIOS Setup Utility screen.

Option Field — This field contains information about each option. In

The field is a scrollable list containing parameters that define the configuration of

this field you can view your current setting, options, and default and

your computer.

make changes to your settings.

Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is

 

Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists

highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the

keys and their functions within the active options list.

option's current and available settings.

 

 

 

BIOS Setup Utility Options

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

System

System Time

Allows the user to set the system time and date from within the BIOS.

System Date

 

 

 

System Info

Lists system information such as the computer name, and other system-specific information. It includes the BIOS version number and the

 

service tag and asset number for support purposes

 

 

Processor

Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor type, processor bus speed, processor ID,

Info

clock speed, and L2 cache.

 

 

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Removing the Antenna AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Recommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Removing the Cable Guide Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Computer Cover CoversReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Side Cover Removing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Hard Drive Assembly OptionalReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Fan Removing the Hard Drive FanRemoving the Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comContacting Dell Before You CallRemoving the I/O Board BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Removing a Memory Module MemoryReplacing a Memory Module Page Removing the Nvram Module Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversClick the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling DriversStarting System Restore Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Restoring Your Operating SystemReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista User Accounts and PasswordsBefore you Begin Click Start → Control PanelClick User Accounts Click Administrative Tools → UserManagerClick Control Panel → User Accounts Removing the Computer Stand Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Connectors System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Entering the Bios Setup Utility System SetupBios Setup Utility Screens Bios Setup Utility OptionsBoot Sequence Setup LockChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSelect Specific Boot Device Flashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Power Lights TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beepsSystem Messages Replace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Hardware TroubleshooterPage Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuBattery Problems Solving ProblemsDrive Problems Tab FunctionProblems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problems optional, externalHard drive problems Adjust the Windows volume controlError Messages Mail and Internet ProblemsClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Printer ProblemsDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsCheck the monitor power light Dell Technical Update ServiceCheck the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Selective USB Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Removing the Wireless Card Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card
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