Dell External OEMR 1435, User Manual

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Glossary
SPCR
Abbreviation for Serial Port Console Redirection table. This table provides
information about how the system firmware and service processor use the out-
of-band (OOB) management port. The SPCR table is read by the Special
Administrative Console (SAC) for console redirection and configures itself
automatically during a bootable CD installation.
support commands
Commands that specify how an action should be performed.
syntax
The rules that dictate how you must type a command or instruction so that the
system understands it. A variable's syntax indicates its data type.
system configuration information
Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the
system should be configured for operation.
system diskette
System diskette is a synonym for bootable diskette.
system memory
System memory is a synonym for RAM.
System Setup utility
A BIOS-based utility that allows you to configure your system's hardware and
customize the system's operation by setting such features as password protection
and energy management. Some options in the System Setup utility require that
you reboot the system (or the system may reboot automatically) in order to make
a hardware configuration change.
system.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it
consults the
system.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the system.ini file records which
video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are installed for Windows.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in
the
system.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options
to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as Notepad.