Dell Precision M40 - Manual (Page 64)

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Using the System Setup Program: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's
Guide
Overview
You can use the system setup program as follows:
l To set or change user-selectable features —for example, your password or power management features
l To verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory
For some setup options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect. Changes for other options take effect immediately. The
Help text in the upper-right corner of system setup screens tells you if the computer must be rebooted.
After you set up your computer, run the system setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional
settings. Dell recommends that you write down the information for future reference.
Entering and Exiting the System Setup Program
The System Setup Screens
The system setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for your computer. Information on the
screens is organized in five boxed areas:
l Title
The box at the top of each screen lists the page number, system name, and version number of the basic input/output system (BIOS).
l
Options
The box on the left half of each screen lists options that define the installed hardware in your computer and the power conservation and
security features for your computer.
Fields next to the options contain settings or values. You can change those values that appear bright on the screen. Options or values that
you cannot change (because they are determined or calculated by the computer) appear less bright.
Overview Changing Printer Modes
Entering and Exiting the System Setup Program Changing COM Ports
The System Setup Screens Enabling the IR Sensor
Changing the Boot Sequence
NOTE: This section provides general information on using the system setup program. For detailed information on options and settings,
enter the system setup program and navigate through the screens, or visit the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com.
NOTE: ACPI operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® 2000, automatically configures most of the setup options available in
the system setup program, and override options entered through the system setup program. One exception is the External Hot Key
option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program. For more information on configuring features for these
operating systems, see your Microsoft Windows Help.
Action Computer or External Keyboard
Enter the system setup program. <F2> when prompted during the system boot routine.
If you do not enter the system setup program when prompted, wait until the computer
finishes the boot routine, restart the computer, and then begin again.
Exit the system setup program. <Esc>
If you change the setting of an option that requires rebooting to take effect, exit the
operating system before rebooting. (The Help text in the upper-right corner of system
setup screens tells you if the computer must be rebooted.)
NOTE: If the system setup program is running when the computer enters standby mode, the computer exits the system setup program
and then activates standby mode.