Dell Studio Hybrid D140G Studio Hybrid Service Manual - Page 34

Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Studio Hybrid Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use 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. NOTICE: Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly. Entering System Setup 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 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. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup Screens The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas: the menu field, the options list, the active options field, the help field, and key functions. Menu - Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options. Press andkeys to 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 System Setup window. The field lists features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Options Field - Appears on the right side of Options List and contains information about each option listed in the Options List. In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings. Help - Appears on the right side of the System Setup window and contains help information about the option selected in Options List. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and downarrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field displays the option's current and available 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 are changeable. Key Functions - Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main