System setup
System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can:
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Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
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View the system hardware configuration
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Enable or disable integrated devices
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Set performance and power management thresholds
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Manage your computer security
BIOS overview
The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter,
keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Entering BIOS setup program
About this task
Turn on (or restart) your computer and press F2 immediately.
Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system.
Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable
devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics
for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
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UEFI Boot:
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Windows Boot Manager
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Other Options:
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BIOS Setup
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BIOS Flash Update
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Diagnostics
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Change Boot Mode Settings
Navigation keys
NOTE:
For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart
the system.
Keys
Navigation
Up arrow
Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow
Moves to the next field.
Enter
Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
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