Dell PowerEdge SC 420 - Manual (Page 11)

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Using the System Setup Program
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC420 Systems User's Guide
Entering the System Setup Program
Exiting the System Setup Program
System Setup Options
Password Features
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the
information for future reference.
You can use the System Setup program to:
l Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware
l Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
l Enable or disable integrated devices
l Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings
Entering the System Setup Program
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
<F2> = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Responding to Error Messages
You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of
the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Beep Codes" and "System Messages" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for
an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.
Using the System Setup Program
Table 3 -1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.
Table 3-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys
Exiting the System Setup Program
After you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options:
l Save Changes and Exit Setup
NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your system.
Keys Action
Up arrow and down
arrow Moves to the previous or next field
Left arrow and right
arrow Moves left or right in a field
<+> and <–> keys Opens and closes submenus
<Enter> Allows you to view the details for or modify an option, or allows you to confirm your setting change and moves the cursor back to
the option menu
<Esc> Either moves your cursor back to the option menu without modifying an option, or opens the System Setup Exit screen
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.