Back to Contents PageSystem SetupDell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service ManualOverviewEntering System SetupSystem Setup Options—Dell™ XPS™ 730System Setup Options—Dell XPS 730XBoot SequenceClearing CMOS SettingsOverviewUse System Setup to:l change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer.l set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.l 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 Options—Dell™ XPS™ 730CAUTION: 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.NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may, or may not appear exactly as listed.MainSystem Date Displays the current date in the mm:dd:yy format.System Time Displays the time in the hh:mm:ss format.SATA 0 Displays the SATA 0 drive integrated in the system.SATA 1 Displays the SATA 1 drive integrated in the system.System Info Displays the BIOS version number and date, systemmodel name and the service tag of the computer.Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, usablememory, memory speed, memory channel mode (dualor single), and the type of memory technology used.AdvancedCPU Type Displays the processor type.CPU Speed Displays the processor speed.Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size.Advanced Chipset Features Displays the video memory size.Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable these integrated
