Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageSystem SetupAlienware Aurora Service ManualOverviewClearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS SettingsOverviewUse the system setup utility to:l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computerl Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user passwordl Set the type of hard drive installedl Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installedEntering System Setup1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. While the computer is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.System Setup ScreensThe BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration information for your desktop.Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility screen and lists keys and their functions within the active field.System Setup OptionsCAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer workincorrectly.NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press andrelease in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.NOTE: If an error occurs during Power On Self Test (POST), press when the prompt appears to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down yourdesktop and try again.NOTE: The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices.MainBIOS InformationProduct InformationBuild Date Displays the BIOS release date.Product Name Displays the product name.BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer.Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer.Memory InformationTotal Memory Displays the total memory of the computer.Memory Available Displays the amount of memory available on the computer.Memory Technology Displays the type of memory technology used.Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.