12 About Your System• Systems management software documentation describes the features,requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),configure, and use the operating system software.• Documentation for any components you purchased separately providesinformation to configure and install these options.• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes tothe system, software, and/or documentation.NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates firstbecause they often supersede information in other documents.• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minuteupdates to the system or documentation or advanced technical referencematerial intended for experienced users or technicians.Accessing System Features During StartupTable 1-1 describes keystrokes that may be entered during startup to accesssystem features. If your operating system begins to load before you enter thekeystroke, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your systemand try again.Table 1-1. Keystrokes for Accessing System FunctionsKeystroke Description Enters the System Setup program. See "Using the System SetupProgram" on page 41. Opens the utility partition, allowing you to run the systemdiagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 149. Enters the boot menu. Enters the PXE boot. Enters the SAS Configuration Utility. See yourSAS adapter User’sGuide for more information. Enters the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) ManagementUtility, which allows access to the system event log (SEL). See theBMC User’s Guide for more information on setup and use of BMC.
