System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manualfile:///T|/htdocs/systems/dim9150/en/sm/syssetup.htm[10/31/2012 7:59:07 AM]Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option ishighlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and theoption's current and available settings. By pressing or the left and rightarrow keys, you can toggle between a primary topic (collapsed) and subtopics(expanded). Key Functions — This field appearsbelow the Option Field and listskeys and their functions within theactive system setup field.System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may notappear exactly as listed.SystemSystem InfoDisplays the System name, BIOS Version number, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and AssetTag.NOTE: The system name listed in the BIOS may not appear exactly as the name that appears on thecomputer or in the computer's documentation.Processor InfoDisplays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, ProcessorClock Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor Cache Size, Processor ID number, whether theprocessor is Hyperthreading or Multiple Core Capable, and if the processor has 64-bit Technology.Memory InfoDisplays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and adescription of the Memory Technology. This option also displays a table that describes the memorysize, whether the memory module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, and organization.PCI Info Displays the contents of each PCI slot.Date/Time Controls the system's internal calendar and clock.Boot SequenceDetermines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup.NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setupmenu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the firstdevice in the list.DrivesDisketteDriveEnables and disables the floppy drives and sets read permission for the internal floppy drive. Off disablesall floppy drives. USB enables the USB floppy drive. Internal (the default setting) enables the internalfloppy drive. Read Only enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read-only permission.NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this setting.SATA Drives 0through 3Enables or disables a SATA device (such as a hard-drive). On (the default setting) enables the interfaceso that the device can be used.Displays the Controller type (SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, LinkSpeed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.PATA Drives 0through 1Enables or disables an ATA device (such as a CD or DVD drive). On (the default setting) enables theinterface so that the device can be used.Displays the Controller type (ATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, LinkSpeed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.
