Dell Dimension XPS R Series, Service Manual

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System Setup Program A-1
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This appendix describes the System Setup program, which is used to change
the system configuration information stored in CMOS and NVRAM on the sys-
tem board.
To enter the system setup program, follow these steps:
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Press <DEL> to enter SETUP
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If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory,
let the system complete the load operation. Then shut down the system and
try again.
NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation
that accompanied the operating system.
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The system setup program consists of a number of menus and submenus
with configuration options and information. The menu bar provides access to
the following six screens:
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Main screen — Provides settings for the basic system configuration
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Advanced screen — Provides detailed settings for some system features
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Security screen — Provides indications and settings for system password
and setup password
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Power screen — Provides settings for the system power-management
features
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Boot screen — Provides information about which device boots the system
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Exit screen — Provides selections for saving and loading the configurations
and options
In addition to these screens, options identified by a right arrow (see Figure A-2
for an example) provide access to submenus.