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System Setup
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service
Overview
System Setup Options Booting to a USB Device Password Protection Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Entering System Setup Boot Sequence Booting to a USB Device Jumper Settings Clearing CMOS Settings
Overview
Use System Setup to:
•Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
•Set or change a
•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.
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
Entering System Setup
1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2.When the DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F12 prompt to appear.
3.Press <F12> immediately. The Boot Menu appears.
4.Use the up and down arrow keys to select System Setup and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: The F12 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F12>. If you press <F12> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.
5.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 Screen
The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into two areas: the menu, and the main window.
Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features.
Option Field — This field contains information about each option. In this field you can view your current settings and make changes to your settings.
Use the Tab and Up/Down arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate or click to navigate using the mouse.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
General
System Board
Displays the following information:
