Back to Contents PageSystem SetupDell™ XPS™ 625 Service ManualOverviewEntering System SetupSystem Setup OptionsBoot SequenceOverviewUse System Setup:l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.l To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.l To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.Entering System Setup1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down yourcomputer and try again.System Setup ScreensThe System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas: themenu field, the options list, the active options field, the help field, and key functions.System Setup OptionsCAUTION: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to workincorrectly.NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure,press and release in even intervals until the system setup screen appears.Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options. Press the left- and right-arrow keysto navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer.Options List — Appears on the left side of the SystemSetup window. The field lists features that define theconfiguration of your computer, including installedhardware, power conservation, and security features.Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the OptionsField displays the option's current and availablesettings.Options Field — Appears on the right side of Options Listand contains information about each option listed in theOptions List. In this field you can view information aboutyour computer and make changes to your current settings.Press to make changes to your current settings.Press to return to the Options List.NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field arechangeable.Help — Appears on the right side ofthe System Setup window andcontains help information about theoption selected in Options List.Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.Main
