Dell XE specifications Option Settings, Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

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•S1

•S3 (default)

Fan Control Override Controls the speed of the system fan.

NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed.

Maintenance

Service Tag		Displays the Service Tag of your computer.
System Management		Enables or disables system management.
		•	Disable
		•	DASH/ASF 2.0

Asset Tag		Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set.
		This option is not set by default.

SERR Messages		Controls the SERR Message mechanism.
		This option is enabled by default.
		Some graphics cards require the SERR Message mechanism be disabled.

Watchdog Timer Support		Enables or disables Watchdog support.


Post Behavior

Fast Boot	When enabled (default), your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests.

NumLock LED Enables or disables the NumLock feature when your computer starts.
	When enabled (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When disabled, this
	option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key
POST Hotkeys	Allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen when the computer starts.

•Enable F2 = Setup (enabled by default)

•Enable F12 = Boot menu (enabled by default)

Keyboard	Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts.
Errors
	This option is enabled by default.


System Logs

BIOS Events

Displays the system event log and allows you to:

•Clear Log

•Mark all Entries

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the Boot Device Property for devices.

Option Settings

•Onboard USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive.

•Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive.

•USB Device — The computer attempts to boot from a removable device, such as a USB key.

•CD/DVD — The computer attempts to boot from the disc drive.

Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device, such as a floppy drive, memory key, or optical drive.

1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

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Contents Page Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Options System Setup ScreenDisable Enable with PXE Disable EnableDisable No boot DisablePower Off default Deactivate defaultPower On Power On is set to disabledOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultPassword Protection Booting to a USB DeviceIf Password Status is set to Locked Assigning a System PasswordDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Administrator PasswordJumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Dell Diagnostics DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveBeep Codes Power Button Light CodesLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsBack to Contents Removing and Replacing Parts Processor SpecificationsMemory VideoSystem Information NetworkExpansion Bus 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 Removing the Front Thermal Sensor Thermal SensorReplacing the Front Thermal Sensor Removing the Back Thermal SensorReplacing the Back Thermal Sensor Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer Recommended ToolsClick Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off After Working Inside Your Computer