Dell GX1 Entering the System Setup Program, Enter the System Setup program as follows

Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

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Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX1 Low- Profile Managed PC Systems

Overview	Using the System Password Feature
Entering the System Setup Program	Using the Setup Password Feature
System Setup Screens	Disabling a Forgotten Password
Using the System Setup Program	Responding to Error Messages
System Setup Options

Overview

Each time you turn on your computer system or press the reset button, the system compares the hardware installed in the system to the hardware listed in the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) on the system board. If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates error messages that identify the incorrect configuration settings. The system then prompts you to enter the System Setup program to correct the setting.

You can use the System Setup program as follows:

To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your system

To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date on your system

You can view the current settings at any time. When you change a setting, in many cases you must reboot the system before the change takes effect.

After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screens (by pressing the <Print Screen> key) or write down the information for future reference.

Before you use the System Setup program, you need to know the kind of diskette drive(s) and hard-disk drive(s) installed in your computer. If you are unsure of any of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your system and is located in the Dell Accessories folder.

NOTE: Dell recommends that you upgrade your basic input/output system (BIOS) to the latest version. Refer to the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com for instructions.

Entering the System Setup Program

Enter the System Setup program as follows:

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