Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen

Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen.

NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable.

Table 2-2. System Setup Program Options

Option

Description

 

 

System Time

Resets the time on the system's internal clock.

 

 

System Date

Resets the date on the system's internal calendar.

 

 

Memory Information

See "Memory Information Screen" on page 39.

 

 

CPU Information

See "CPU Information Screen" on page 39.

 

 

SATA Configuration

See "SATA Configuration Screen" on page 40.

 

 

Boot Sequence

Determines the order in which the system searches for boot

 

devices during system startup. Available options can

 

include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives, and

 

network.

 

 

Hard-Disk Drive

Determines the order in which the system searches the hard

Sequence

drives during system startup. The selections depend on the

 

hard drives installed in your system.

Using the System Setup Program

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Dell NM176 Devices during system startup. Available options can, Include the diskette drive, CD drive, hard drives