Performance

HyperThreading

If your computer’s processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option appears

 

in the Options List.

 

 

Hard Drive

• Bypass (default) — Your computer does not test or change the current

Acoustics

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.

 

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.

 

NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard drive image.

 

 

Security

This section displays available system security options.

 

 

Admin Password

This option provides restricted access to the computer's system setup

 

program in the same way that access to the system can be restricted with

 

the System Password option.

 

 

System Password

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and

 

allows a new system password to be assigned and verified.

 

 

Password Status

This option locks the system password field with the setup password. When

 

the field is locked, you can no longer disable password security by pressing

 

<Ctrl><Enter> when the computer starts.

 

 

Power Management

 

 

 

AC Recovery

Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.

 

 

Auto Power On

Sets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices are every day or every

 

Monday through Friday.

 

The default setting is Off.

 

This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip

 

or surge protector.

 

 

Auto Power Time

Sets time to automatically turn on the computer.

 

Time is kept in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the

 

startup time by pressing the right- or left-arrow key to increase or decrease

 

the numbers, or type numbers in both the date and time fields.

 

This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip

 

or surge protector.

 

 

Low Power Mode

When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events no longer power

 

up from Hibernate or Off.

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3100, E310 specifications

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Overall, the Dell E310 and E3100 series printers provide a strong combination of speed, quality, and efficiency, making them an attractive option for businesses looking to streamline their printing processes without sacrificing performance.
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