Dell 9150 service manual System Setup Options

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System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual

Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the option's current and available settings. By pressing <Enter> or the left and right arrow keys, you can toggle between a primary topic (collapsed) and subtopics (expanded).

Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.

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.

System

System Info

Processor Info

Memory Info

PCI Info

Date/Time

Boot Sequence

Drives

Diskette

Drive

Displays the System name, BIOS Version number, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.

NOTE: The system name listed in the BIOS may not appear exactly as the name that appears on the computer or in the computer's documentation.

Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, Processor Clock Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor Cache Size, Processor ID number, whether the processor is Hyperthreading or Multiple Core Capable, and if the processor has 64-bit Technology.

Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of the Memory Technology. This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, and organization.

Displays the contents of each PCI slot.

Controls the system's internal calendar and clock.

Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup.

NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list.

Enables and disables the floppy drives and sets read permission for the internal floppy drive. Off disables all floppy drives. USB enables the USB floppy drive. Internal (the default setting) enables the internal floppy drive. Read Only enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read- only permission.

NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this setting.

SATA Drives 0 through 3

PATA Drives 0 through 1

Enables or disables a SATA device (such as a hard-drive). On (the default setting) enables the interface so that the device can be used.

Displays the Controller type (SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, Link Speed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.

Enables or disables an ATA device (such as a CD or DVD drive). On (the default setting) enables the interface so that the device can be used.

Displays the Controller type (ATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, Link Speed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.

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Contents Model Dcta August 2006 Rev. A01 Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Telephony program Page Removing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire GaugePin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P11 DC Power Connector P12Specifications Connectors DrivesPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalDiagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseMessage Possible Cause Corrective Action Reseat the memory modulesKeyboard or system board may need to be replaced Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Options Video Boot Sequence Post BehaviorClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Cmos Settings Replace the computer coverBack to Contents Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsPage Cards Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Page Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel Connecting Drive CablesDrives Drive Interface Connectors Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Floppy DriveMedia Card Reader Page Installing a Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Processor Replacing the Power SupplyProcessor Page Installing the Processor Socket and processor pin-1 indicator Panel Panel ComponentsRemoving the I/O Panel Page Page Replacing the I/O Panel BatteryReplacing the Battery System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover
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