Dell Alienware 0JYTRGA00 Owner's Manual

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28 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOPConfiguring the BIOSSystem SetupThe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or•remove any hardware in your desktop.Set or change a user-selectable option.•View the amount of memory installed.•Set the type of hard drive installed.•Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the currentSystem Setup information for future reference.CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you arean expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer towork incorrectly.Entering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your desktop.1.NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held downfor extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press andrelease in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.While the desktop is booting, press immediately before the operating2.system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.NOTE: If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self Test), press when the prompt appears to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continueto wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut downyour desktop and try again.System Setup ScreensThe BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration informationfor your desktop.Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility screen and listskeys and their functions within the active field.