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Back to Contents PageSystem SetupDell™ OptiPlex™ 980 Service Manual—DesktopBoot MenuNavigation KeystrokesEntering System SetupSystem Setup Menu OptionsBoot MenuPress or when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system.The options listed are:Onboard SATA Hard DriveOnboard or USB CD-ROM DriveSystem SetupDiagnosticsThis menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make anychanges to the boot order stored in the BIOS.Navigation KeystrokesUse the following keystrokes to navigate the System Setup screens.Navigation KeystrokesAction KeystrokeExpand and collapse field , left- or right-arrow key, or +/–Expand or collapse all fields < >Exit BIOS —Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/ExitChange a setting Left or right-arrow keySelect field to change Cancel modification Reset defaults or Load Defaults menu optionEntering System SetupYour computer offers the following BIOS and System Setup options:Bring up a one-time boot menu by pressing Access System Setup by pressing MenuPress when the Dell™ logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the computer. Diagnostics and Enter Setupoptions are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer. This menu is useful when youare attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Making changes in the boot menu does not make any changes to theboot order stored in the BIOS.Press to enter System Setup and make changes to user-definable settings. If you have trouble entering System Setup using this key, press when thekeyboard lights first flash.System Setup Menu OptionsNOTE: System Setup options may vary depending on your computer and may not appear in the exact same order.GeneralSystemBoardDisplays the following information:System information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, Asset Tag, Manufacture Date, and the OwnershipDate.Memory information: Displays Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Number of Active Channels, Memory Technology, DIMM_1 Size,DIMM_2 Size.Processor information: Displays the Processor Type, Processor Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor L2 cache, Processor ID, |
