Lists system information such as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, system tags, and other system-specific information.

System Info

 

 

 

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.

CPU Info

Lists the processor type, processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, L2 cache, and additional features supported by your processor.

 

 

 

Memory Info

Indicates the type and amount of installed memory, memory speed, and channel mode (dual or single).

 

 

 

Date/Time

Displays current date and time settings.

 

 

 

 

The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list.

Boot

 

 

Sequence

 

 

 

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 (by pressing <U>) so that it becomes the first device in the list.

 

 

 

Drives

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette

 

Identifies and defines the floppy drive attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board. The options restrict identification of drives to

Drive

 

USB only, Internal only, or none (Off). The Read Only option restricts the ability to boot from any floppy device.

 

 

 

SATA 0

 

Identifies the drives attached to the SATA connectors on the system board, and lists the capacity for hard drives.

through 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA

 

Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for RAID. You can set the SATA controller to RAID Autodetect/ATA or RAID On.

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Devices

 

 

 

You can set the NIC to On (default), Off, or On w/PXE. When the On w/PXE setting is active (available only for the future boot process), the

Integrated

computer prompts you to press <Ctrl><Alt><b>. Pressing this key combination causes a menu to display that allows you to select a method

NIC

for booting from a network server. If a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next

 

device in the boot sequence list.

Integrated

Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.

Audio

 

 

USB

Set to On (default) so that USB devices will be detected and supported in the operating system.

Controller

 

 

 

 

 

This field enables and disables the internal USB for FlexBay.

 

 

Off — Internal USB for FlexBay is disabled.

 

 

On — Internal USB for FlexBay is enabled.

USB for

 

No Boot — Internal USB for FlexBay is enabled but not bootable.

 

 

FlexBay

The factory default setting is No Boot.

 

 

NOTE: This USB option appears only if a FlexBay device is installed.

 

 

 

Rear Quad

Enables or disables the 4-stack of USB ports on the back of the computer.

USB

 

 

Real Dual

Enables or disables the 2-stack of USB ports on the back of the computer.

USB

 

 

 

 

Front USB

Enables or disables the 2-stack of USB ports on the front of the computer.

 

 

 

PS/2 mouse

If your computer has the optional PS/2 mouse port, then this option is listed.

port

 

 

Video

Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are present on the computer.

Performance

 

 

 

Multiple CPU

If your computer processor supports more than one core, this option appears in the Options List.

Core

 

 

 

Virtualization

If your computer processor supports virtual technology, this option appears in the Options List.

SpeedStep

If your computer processor supports Intel® SpeedStep® technology, then this option is listed and it allows you to enable or disable

support for this feature.

 

 

 

HyperThreading

If your computer processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option appears in the Options List.

 

 

 

Bypass (default) — Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics mode setting.

 

Quiet — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.

 

Suggested — The hard drive operates at the level suggested by the drive manufacturer.

 

Performance — The hard drive operates at its maximum speed.

HDD Acoustic

 

Mode

NOTE: Switching to performance mode will cause the drive heads to move faster, causing the hard drive to be noisier. However, some

 

 

drives may not see an increase in data transfer rates.

 

 

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Dell 410 manual Drives

410 specifications

The Dell XPS 410, launched in the mid-2000s, was a prominent desktop computer known for its robust performance and modern design. Targeting both enthusiasts and everyday users, the XPS 410 emerged as a reliable option for gaming, media, and general computing tasks.

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