Dell GX240 manual Computer Settings, Entering System Setup, System Setup Screens

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Computer Settings

Each time you start your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the computer configuration information stored in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). If the computer detects a discrepancy, it generates an error messages for each incorrect configuration setting.

You can use computer settings as follows:

•To set user-selectable options such as date and time, or system password

•To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed

You can view the current settings at any time. Dell recommends that you print the system setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for future reference.

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

Entering System Setup

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When Press <F2> to Enter Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F2> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: To ensure an orderly computer shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system.

System Setup Screens

The system setup screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is organized into four areas:

•Title — the box at the top of all screens lists the computer name.

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