2-2 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation GuideSystem Setup ScreensThe two System Setup screens, Page 1 and Page 2, dis-play the current setup and configuration information andoptional settings for your system. (Typical examples areillustrated in Figure 2-1.) Information on the two SystemSetup screens is organized in five boxed areas:• Title boxThe box at the top of both screens lists the systemname, page number (Page 1 or Page 2), and the revi-sion number of the basic input/output system(BIOS).• Configuration optionsThe box on the left half of both screens lists the cate-gories that define the installed hardware in yourcomputer.Fields beside the categories contain options orvalues. You can change those that appear bright onthe screen. Options or values that you cannot changebecause they are determined by the system appearless bright.Some categories have multiple fields, which mayshow options or values as bright or less bright,depending upon what options or values you enteredin other fields.• HelpThe box on the upper-right half of both screens dis-plays help information for the category with acurrently highlighted field.• System dataThe box in the lower-right corner of both screensdisplays information about your system.• Key functionsThe line of boxes across the bottom of both screenslists keys and their functions within the SystemSetup program.Using the System Setup ProgramTable 2-1 lists the keys you use to view or change infor-mation on the System Setup screens and to exit theprogram.Table 2-1. System-Setup Navigation KeysKeys ActionMoves to the next field.Moves to the previous field.Cycles through the options in afield. In many fields, you canalso type the appropriate value.Scrolls through help informa-tion.Switches between Pages 1and 2.Exits the System Setup pro-gram without rebooting thesystem and returns the systemto its previous state—the bootroutine or operating systemprompt.For most of the categories, anychanges you made are recordedbut do not take effect until thenext time you boot the system.For a few categories (as notedin the help area), the changestake effect immediately.Exits the System Setup pro-gram and reboots the system,implementing any changes youmade.orororor93816BK0.BK : 93816c20.frm Page 2 Monday, September 16, 1996 1:21 PM
