Dell 380 Boot Menu, Navigation Keystrokes, Entering System Setup, System Setup Menu Options

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System Setup

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 380 Service Manual—Mini-Tower

Boot Menu

Navigation Keystrokes

Entering System Setup

System Setup Simulation

System Setup Menu Options

Boot 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 computer.

The options listed are:

Internal HDD

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

Onboard NIC

BIOS Setup

Diagnostics

This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

Navigation Keystrokes

Use the following keystrokes to navigate the System Setup screens.

 

Navigation Keystrokes

Action

Keystroke

Expand and collapse field

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

Expand or collapse all fields

< >

Exit BIOS

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

Change a setting

Left or right-arrow key

Select field to change

<Enter>

Cancel modification

<Esc>

Reset defaults

<Alt><F> or Load Defaults menu option

Entering System Setup

Your computer offers the following BIOS and System Setup options:

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

Access System Setup by pressing <F2>

<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 computer. Diagnostics and Enter Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Making changes in the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

<F2>

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

System Setup Menu Options

NOTE: System Setup options may vary depending on your computer and may not appear in the exact same order.

General

System Board

Displays the following information:

System information: Displays BIOS Info,, System Info, Service Tag, Express Service Code, Asset Tag, Manufacture Date, and the

Ownership Date..

Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Usable Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size, DIMM_2 Size, DIMM_3 Size, and DIMM_4 Size. .

Processor information: Displays the Processor Type, Processor Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor L2 cache, Processor ID, Microcode Version, Multi Core Capable and HT Capable 64-bit Technology..

PCI information: Displays available slots on the system board.

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Contents Page Entering System Setup System SetupBoot Menu System Setup Menu OptionsDisable No boot System ConfigurationEnable with PXE Enable with ImageSever Disable PS/2 defaultFront USB With the System Password optionDeactivate default PCI slotsPower On Power ManagementPower Off default Set to disabledSystem Logs Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultPost Behavior Clear LogCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover Removing the CoverReplacing the Cover Option Function DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Tab Function Power Button Light CodesBeep Codes Code CauseDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionDrive Bezel Removing the Drive BezelReplacing the Drive Bezel Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Heat Sink Removing the Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink Panel Removing the I/O PanelPage Page Page Replacing the I/O Panel Memory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Removing and Replacing Parts Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyPage Page Page Replacing the Power Supply Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Specifications Power External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors Physical EnvironmentalSystem Board Layout System Board Removing the System BoardPage Page Page Page Replacing the System Board Fan Removing the FanPage Page Replacing the Fan Video Card Removing the Video CardReplacing the Video Card Turning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Windows XPAfter Working Inside Your Computer Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off
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