Dell T1700 Smart Reporting, Reporting Technology specification, USB Configuration, Floppy

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Option

Description

 

 

SMART Reporting

This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are reported during

 

system startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and

 

Reporting Technology) specification.

 

Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.

USB Configuration

This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the

 

system is allowed to boot any type of USB mass storage devices (HDD, memory key,

 

floppy).

 

If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for

 

operation system.

 

If USB port is disabled, the operation system cannot see any device attached to this

 

port.

 

 

The options for USB configuration may differ based on the form factors:

 

Enable Boot Support

 

• Enable Front USB 2.0 Ports

 

• Enable USB 3.0 Ports

 

• Enable Rear–left Dual USB 2.0 Ports

 

• Enable Rear –right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (this option is enabled by default)

 

 

NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of

 

 

these settings.

Audio

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.

 

Enable Audio — this option is enabled by default.

Miscellaneous Devices (For

Allows you to enable or disable various on-board devices.

Mini Tower only)

Enable PCI Slot - This option is enabled by default.

 

Table 4. Security

 

 

 

 

Option

Description

 

 

Internal HDD_0 Password

This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password

 

(sometimes called the setup password). The admin password enables several

 

security features.

 

The drive does not have a password set by default.

 

• Enter the old password

 

• Enter the new password

 

• Confirm the new password

Strong Password (For Mini

Enable strong password - This option is disabled by default.

Tower only)

 

 

Password Configuration

This field controls the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for the

 

admin and system passwords.

 

Admin Password Min

 

Admin Password Max

 

System Password Min

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Dell T1700 Reporting Technology specification, Enable Smart Reporting This option is disabled by default, Floppy

T1700 specifications

The Dell T1700 is a versatile workstation designed for professionals in need of robust performance and reliability. Positioned as an entry-level workstation, the T1700 caters to a range of industries, including engineering, architecture, and media production. It is engineered to provide powerful processing capabilities, making it suitable for demanding applications.

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