Dell Dimension 1100 Service Manual

Also see for Dimension B110: Owner's manual Setup guide

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Back to Contents PageSystem SetupDell™ Dimension™ 1100/B110 Systems Service ManualOverviewEntering System SetupSystem Setup ScreensSystem Setup OptionsBoot SequenceClearing Forgotten PasswordsOverviewUse system setup as follows:To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computerTo set or change a user-selectable option such as the user passwordTo read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installedBefore you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for futurereference.NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes canmake your computer work incorrectly.Entering System Setup1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.System Setup ScreensThe system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on thescreen is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions.Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setupOption Field — This field contains informationabout each option. In this field you can viewyour current settings and make changes toyour settings.Use the right- and left-arrow keys to highlightan option. Press to make thatselection active.