Dell 710 H2C, DCDO service manual Overview, Entering System Setup, System Setup Screens

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System Setup

Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual

Overview

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Overview

Use system setup:

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

To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password

To 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.

NOTICE: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.

Entering System Setup

1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

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

NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even intervals until the system setup screen appears.

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 Screens

The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list, the active options field, and key functions.

Options Field — This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Options List. In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings.

Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight an option.

Press <Enter> to make that selection active and return to the

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Contents Rev. A00 Front View About Your XPS ComputerFront I/O Connectors Back View Back I/O ConnectorsLink integrity Pdif Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerTurn off the computer and all attached devices Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Password jumper Password DC Power Connector P1 Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin AssignmentsKW Power Supply Pin Signal AWG Wire Number Name Color DC Power Connector P2KW Power Supply DC Power Connector P3 Graphics CardDC Power Connector P5 FD1 DC Power Connector P4 Graphics CardPin Signal AWG Wire Number Name Color DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1 DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5 DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only DC Power Connectors P14 PeripheralPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Color DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRemoving the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components White memory DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryInstalling Memory Addressing Memory ConfigurationsPage Removing Memory CardsRemoving PCI and PCI Express Cards Release tab Card retainer Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Release tab Card retainer Page Alignment guide Page Alignment guide Page Drives Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsAbout Serial ATA Drives General Drive Installation GuidelinesRemoving a Hard Drive Hard DrivePower cable Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelReplacing the Drive Panel Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveReplace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderMedia card reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveData cable Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive release latch CD/DVD drive Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly Liquid Cooling AssemblyPage Tecpump Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly Processor Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor Socket Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Computer Stand Replacing the Computer Cover Hinge slots Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Power Lights Advanced TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Suggested Resolution Description Diagnostic LightsCode Cause Beep CodesMessage Possible Cause Corrective Action System MessagesWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function At the CD-ROM Startup Menu highlight Boot from CD-ROMTab Function Devices attached to your computer Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens OverviewOptions List System Setup OptionsSystem DrivesOnboard Devices Performance Security Power Time Power ManagementTime set in Auto Power Time TimeSetup & Boot Menu default MaintenancePost Behavior Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Technical Specifications Expansion Bus ConnectorsControls and Lights USBEnvironmental PhysicalBack to Contents
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710 H2C, DCDO specifications

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