Using the System Setup Program 33Using the System Setup ProgramAfter you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your systemconfiguration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.You can use the System Setup program to:• Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware• Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date• Enable or disable integrated devices• Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settingsEntering the System Setup Program1 Turn on or restart your system.2 Press immediately after you see the following message display briefly on the screen: = System SetupIf your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the system to finish booting,and then restart your system and try again.NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operatingsystem.Responding to Error MessagesYou can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error messageappears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setupprogram, see "System Messages" on page 23 for an explanation of the message and suggestions forcorrecting errors.NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time youstart your system.
