Displays the IDE Configuration submenu | Dell Dimension 2100

IDE Configuration	Displays the IDE Configuration submenu.

Diskette Configuration	Displays the Diskette Configuration submenu.

Event Log Configuration Displays the Event Log Configuration submenu.

Video Configuration	Displays the Video Configuration submenu.

Boot Configuration Submenu

Table 3. Boot Configuration Submenu Options

Option

Plug and Play OS

Function

Determines whether the computer is configured to support Plug and Play devices from the operating system or from the system BIOS. Leave this option set to No so that the BIOS handles all Plug and Play operations.

NOTE: Be sure that this option is set to No before running Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, some diagnostics may incorrectly report failures.

Reset Config Data

Numlock

Permits resetting of the Plug and Play configuration data to default values. Yes resets the data; No (default) retains the current Plug and Play settings. If set to Yes, configuration data reverts to default values the next time the computer boots. This option automatically reverts back to the No setting.

Selects the power-on state for Numlock.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Table 4. Peripheral Configuration Submenu Options

Option

Serial port A

Function

Configures the serial port. Set this option to Auto (default), Enabled, or Disabled. Depending on the port setting, you can set the following additional options:

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Dell Dimension 2100 technical specifications Displays the IDE Configuration submenu

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Model MCM Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Back to Contents Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Codes Post Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes Definition Post Beep Codes System Beep Codes Possible CauseReseat the memory modules System Messages System Messages Operating system cannot be located on drive a or drive C Click Device Manager Click the Device Manager tab Back to Contents Front Panel Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack Panel Front Panel Back Panel Conventions Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Typographical ConventionsTypographical Conventions Printed Documentation Documentation Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceOnline Documentation Printed Documentation Online Documentation Back to Contents Drivers Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall DriversYour Computer’s Drivers Back to Contents Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools You have the recommended tools Rotating the Power Supply Rotate the power supply back into placeCover Remove the computer cover Upper 3.5-Inch Drive Inch Front Panel InsertInsert Tabs Inch Drive Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive Hard Drive Control Panel Power Supply and Fan AssemblyCards Remove the front cover Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supply ConnectorMemory Remove and replace the microprocessor chip from the socket Heat Sink Microprocessor System Board Battery Replace the computer cover, and start the computer Remove the computer cover Remove the power supply Back to Contents Expansion Bus System Information Drives PortsVideo Physical PowerEnvironmental Regulatory Notices IRQ Assignments Default Dell-Installed Card PlacementIRQ Line System Resource Card Slot System Setup Program Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Entering the System Setup ProgramMain Screen Advanced Screen Main Screen Menu Options FunctionAdvanced Screen Menu Options Function Displays the IDE Configuration submenu Interrupt Primary IDE Master SubmenuMode Base I/O Event Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu Options Event Log Configuration Submenu Options Video Configuration SubmenuVideo Configuration Submenu Option Function Security Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen OptionsSecurity Screen Options Function Exit Screen Network DisabledFloppy Exit Screen Options Clearing Nvram Enter the system setup program Back-Panel Features Technical Overview Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Internal View Power Supply System Board Configuration JumperJumper Setting Jumper Description DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Cables DC Power Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range Current DC Power Connector P2 Control Panel Connector J9F2 Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4, P5, and P6 Back to Contents