Dell Precision Workstation 690 User Manual

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System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.SystemSystem Info Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.Processor Info Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, Processor Clock Speed, Processor BusSpeed, Processor Cache Size, Processor ID number, whether the processor is Hyperthreading or Multi-core Capable, and if theprocessor supports 64-bit Technology.Memory Info Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of the Memory Technology. Thisoption also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, andorganization.PCI Info Displays the contents of each PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot.Date/Time Controls the system's internal calendar and clock.Boot Sequence(Diskette drivedefault)Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup.NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup menu. To boot from a USB memorydevice, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the list.DrivesSAS Controller(On default)Enables or disables the internal SAS controller.Diskette Drive(Internaldefault)Enables and disables the floppy drives and sets read permission for the internal floppy drive. Off disables all floppy drives. USB disablesthe internal diskette drive and enables a USB floppy drive, if the USB controller is enabled and a USB drive is connected. Internal enablesthe internal floppy drive. Read Only enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read-only permission.NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this setting.Drives 0through 2(On default)Enables or disables a SATA drive. On enables the interface so that the device can be used.Displays the Controller type (SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, and Capacity.Drives 3through 4(On default)Enables or disables a PATA device (such as a CD or DVD drive). On enables the interface so that the device can be used.Displays the Controller type (ATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, and whether the drive is controlled by theBIOS.SATA Operation(AHCI default)Determines the integrated SATA controller's operating mode, which can be either AHCI or ATA.Onboard DevicesIntegrated Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Settings are On, Off, On w/RPL, or On w/ PXE. When the On w/ PXE or the On w/RPL