Dell 8300 technical specifications Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

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Cache Size

 

Displays cache size.

 

 

 

The following table shows Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options) option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

 

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

Turns the integrated sound off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Interface Controller

 

Turns the network interface controller off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse Port

 

 

 

Turns the mouse port off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB Emulation

 

 

 

Turns USB emulation off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB Controller

 

 

 

Turns the USB controller off and on. The default is On.

 

Serial Port 1

 

 

 

Sets serial port options and turns the port off and on. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel Port

 

 

 

Displays parallel port settings when <Enter> is pressed. The default mode is PS/2 and the I/O address default is 378h.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette Interface

 

 

 

Sets diskette interface options. The default is Auto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Speaker

 

 

 

Turns the PC speaker off and on. The default is On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Video Controller

 

Sets the primary video controller. The default is AGP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows Power Management option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspend Mode

 

Displays the suspend state used by the computer. The default is S3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Power Recovery

Enables AC power recovery to occur. The default is Off.

 

 

Low Power Mode

 

Minimizes power use when the computer is off. The default is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows System Security option information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Password

 

Locks and unlocks the password option. The default is Unlocked.

Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System

 

Enables and disables the system password. The default is Disabled.

Password

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup Password

 

Enables and disables the setup password. The default is Disabled.

 

 

 

POST Hotkeys

 

Selects key that are active during POST. The default is F2 and F12.

 

 

 

PXE BIS Default

 

Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity services authentication requests when no certificate has been installed. When

Policy

 

set to Deny (the default), this request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to Accept.

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the ResourceCD, but you must set the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete.

1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2.When the blue DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately.

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.

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

3.At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.Enter the system setup program.

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the pop-up menu.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3.Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

4.Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5.Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

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Contents Dell Dimension 8300 Series Abbreviations and AcronymsDiagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution System Messages Beep CodesCode Cause Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Correctly in the system setup programReseat the memory modules Battery Shut down the computer through the Start menuOpen the computer cover Close the computer coverBack to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerInstalling a PCI Card CardsPCI Cards PCI Cards AGP CardsPage Removing a PCI Card AGP CardsRemoving an AGP Card Installing an AGP Card Closing the Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover Replacing the Hard Drive DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a Floppy DriveRemove the front-panel inserts Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Front Panel Removing the Front PanelRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertBack to Contents Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory MemoryShut down the computer through the Start menu Close the computer cover Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorRemoving the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Close the computer cover Removing and Installing Parts Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyClose the computer cover Technical Specifications Connectors PowerDrives Controls and LightsEnvironmental System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardClose the computer cover System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup ScreensOption Function Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords Hyper-ThreadingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Shut down the computerBack to Contents Looking Inside Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board DC Power Connectors Power SupplyPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Back to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Turning Off Your Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off
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