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System Setup
Dell™ Dimension™ 5100C Service Manual
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
Boot Sequence
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Overview
Use system setup as follows:
•To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
•To set or change a
•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: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
Entering System Setup
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.
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, active options field, and key functions.
Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features.
Scroll up and down the list with the up- and
Press <Enter> to expand or contract each of the main option fields.
Option Field — This field contains information about each option. In this field you can view your current settings and make changes to your settings.
Use the right- and
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, BIOS version, and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.