Dell XE Overview, Entering System Setup, System Setup Options, System Setup Screen

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System Setup

Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual—Small Form Factor

Overview

System Setup Options Booting to a USB Device Password Protection Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Entering System Setup Boot Sequence Booting to a USB Device Jumper Settings Clearing CMOS Settings

Overview

Use System Setup to:

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

•Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password

•Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed

Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen information 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 System Setup

1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2.When the DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F12 prompt to appear.

3.Press <F12> immediately. The Boot Menu appears.

4.Use the up and down arrow keys to select System Setup and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: The F12 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F12>. If you press <F12> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.

5.If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again.

System Setup Screen

The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into two areas: the menu, and the main window.

Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features.

Option Field — This field contains information about each option. In this field you can view your current settings and make changes to your settings.

Use the Tab and Up/Down arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate or click to navigate using the mouse.

System Setup 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.

General

System Board

Displays the following information:

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Contents Page System Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenDisable No boot Disable EnableDisable Enable with PXE DisablePower On Deactivate defaultPower Off default Power On is set to disabledChanging the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultBooting to a USB Device Password ProtectionAssigning a System Password If Password Status is set to LockedAdministrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordJumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings When to Use the Dell Diagnostics DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Button Light Codes Beep CodesDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBack to Contents Removing and Replacing Parts Memory SpecificationsProcessor VideoExpansion Bus NetworkSystem Information CardsControls and Lights External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors Environmental PowerPhysical Back to Contents System Board Layout Replacing the Expansion Card Expansion CardRemoving the Expansion Card Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Cover CoverRemoving the Cover Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Replacing the Front Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Replacing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor Heat Sink and ProcessorRemoving the Heat Sink and Processor Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Internal Speaker Internal SpeakerRemoving the Internal Speaker Replacing the I/O Panel PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Replacing the Memory MemoryRemoving the Memory Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the Front Thermal Sensor Thermal SensorRemoving the Front Thermal Sensor Removing the Back Thermal SensorReplacing the Back Thermal Sensor Turning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Recommended ToolsAfter Working Inside Your Computer Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off
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