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 options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration.

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

Sets the time on the system's internal clock.

System Date

Sets the date on the system's internal calendar.

 

 

Memory Information

Displays a screen to view memory information and to configure certain memory features. See Table 2-3.

 

 

CPU Information

Displays information related to microprocessors (speed, cache size, and so on). See Table 2-4.

 

 

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. If you have installed a RAC, additional options such as virtual floppy and virtual

 

CD-ROM may be present.

 

NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or SCSI adapter. See support.dell.com for the

 

latest support information about booting from external devices

 

 

Hard-Disk Drive

Determines the order in which the system searches the hard drives during system startup. The selections depend on the hard

Sequence

drives installed in your system.

 

 

USB Flash Drive

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the

Emulation Type

USB flash drive to act as a removal diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type.

(Auto default)

 

 

 

Boot Sequence Retry

Enables or disables the Boot Sequence Retry feature. When set to Enabled, the system re-attempts the boot sequence after a 30-

(Disabled default)

second timeout if the previous boot attempt failed.

 

 

Integrated Devices

Displays a screen to configure the system's integrated devices.

PCI IRQ Assignment

Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion cards

 

that require an IRQ.

 

 

Serial Communication

Displays a screen to configure serial communication, external serial connector, fail-safe baud rate, remote terminal type, and

 

redirection after boot.

 

 

Embedded Server

Displays a screen to configure the front-panel LCD options and to set a user-defined LCD string.

Management

 

 

 

System Security

Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. See Table 2-7. For further information, see

 

Using the System Password and Using the Setup Password.

 

 

Keyboard NumLock

Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-

(On default)

key keyboards).

 

 

Report Keyboard Errors

Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached.

(Report default)

Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does

 

not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.

 

 

Memory Information Screen

Table 2-3 lists the descriptions for the information fields that appear on the Memory Information screen.

Table 2-3. Memory Information Screen

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