Dell E520 service manual Boot Sequence, Option Settings

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System Setup: Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual

Power Management

AC

Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.

Recovery

Auto

Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices are every day or every Monday through Friday.

The default setting is Off.

Power

On

This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.

 

 

Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.

Auto

Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the startup time by pressing the right- or

Power

left-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.

Time

 

This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector.

 

This option allows the computer to power up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake

 

up signal.

Remote

On is the default setting. On w/Boot to NIC allows the computer to attempt to boot from a network prior to

using the boot sequence.

Wake Up

 

NOTE: Normally, the system can be powered up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when

 

powered off.

Suspend Mode

Quick Resume

The options are S1, a suspend state where the computer is running in a low-power mode, and S3, a standby state where the power is reduced or turned off for most components, but system memory remains active.

This feature enables/disables the Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology.

The default setting is Off.

Maintenance

Service Tag Displays the system service tag which is a unique, seven-digit alphanumeric system identifier.

SERR Message Controls SERR message mechanism to support some add-in cards.

Load Defaults Allows you to reset all options in the setup menu to the factory default.

Event Log Displays the system event log.

POST Behavior

Fastboot

Numlock

Key

When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly by skipping certain configurations and tests.

This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key. When set to Off, this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the bottom of each key.

POST

This option allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen when the computer starts.

Hotkeys

 

Keyboard This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Errors

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices when trying to find an operating system.

NOTICE: If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes.

Option Settings

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Contents Model Dcta July 2006 Rev. A00 Turning Off Your Computer Getting StartedRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Has been securely attached VGA connector Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments ClrpswdDC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire GaugeDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connect P3, P5, P8, and P9Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P10Processor MemoryComputer Information Expansion Bus VideoAudio DrivesConnectors PowerControls and Lights Physical EnvironmentalAdvanced Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CausePossible Cause System MessagesMessage Corrective ActionDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Roll Back DriverClick Start, then click Help and Support Entering System Setup System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Options SystemOnboard Devices Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer System Board Components Usbback Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryRemoving Memory Cards PCI CardsRelease tab Bracket caught outside of slot Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelInstalling the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertInstalling the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Shoulder screws Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Reader Media Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Screws Battery Replacing the BatteryPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply ProcessorRemoving the Processor Processor socket Installing the Processor Panel Panel Components Removing the I/O PanelInstalling the I/O Panel Processor FanRemoving the Processor Fan Page Installing the Processor Fan System BoardRemoving the System Board Installing the System Board Replacing the Computer Cover
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