Dell DCDR01, PP521 owner manual Overview, Entering System Setup, System Setup Screens

System Setup

Overview

Use System Setup:

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

•To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.

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

Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.

NOTICE: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.

Entering System Setup

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately.

NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even intervals until the system setup screen appears.

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

System Setup Screens

The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas: the menu field, the options list, the active options field, the help field, and key functions.

System Setup

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