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Using the System Setup Program 3-1& + $ 3 7 ( 5 8VLQJWKH6\VWHP6HWXS3URJUDPEach time you turn on your computer system or press the reset button, the systemcompares the hardware installed in the system to the hardware listed in the systemconfiguration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) onthe system board. If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates error messagesthat identify the incorrect configuration settings. The system then prompts you toenter the System Setup program to correct the setting.You can use the System Setup program as follows:á To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or removeany hardware in your systemá To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date on yoursystemá To enable or disable all integrated devices in your systemYou canview the current settings at any time. When youchange a setting, in manycases you must reboot the system before the change takes effect.After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourselfwith your system configuration information and optional settings. For future refer-ence, Dell recommends that you print the System Setup screens (by pressing the key) if you have a local printer installed, or write down the information ifyou do not have a printer.Before you use the System Setup program, you need to know the kind of diskettedrive(s) and hard-disk drive(s) installed in your computer. If you are unsure of any ofthis information, see the manufacturing test report that was shipped with your sys-tem. You can access the manufacturing test report from the Dell Accessoriesprogram folder. PreviousNext |