Using the system setup utility, Entering the system setup utility, Responding to error messages – Dell PowerVault 725N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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Using the System Setup Utility
Dell™ PowerVault™ 725N Systems Service Manual
Entering the System Setup Utility
Changing or Clearing the Supervisor Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password
You can use the System Setup utility as follows:
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To change the system configuration after you add, change, or remove hardware
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To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
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To enable or disable integrated devices
After you set up your system, run the System Setup utility to become familiar with your system configuration information and optional settings. It is
recommended that you record the information for future reference.
Entering the System Setup Utility
To enter the System Setup utility, perform the following steps:
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Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the system.
2.
Turn on or restart your NAS system.
3.
Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
Press <F2> to enter the Function Select menu
If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, allow the system to complete the load operation, and then shut down the
NAS system and try again.
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When the Function Select menu appears, press 1 to run the System Setup utility.
Responding to Error Messages
If an error message appears on your screen while the system is booting, make a note of the message. Next, before entering the System Setup utility, see
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Indicators, Messages, and Codes
" for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting any errors.
Navigating the System Setup Utility
lists the basic keys used to view or change information in the screens and to exit the program.
Table 6-1. System Setup Navigation Keys
NOTE:
Under normal operating conditions, your Dell™ PowerVault™ NAS system operates as a "headless" system and does not require a keyboard,
monitor, and mouse. However, to perform the procedures in this section, you must connect these hardware components to the system.
NOTE:
When you turn on the system, press the power button for less than two seconds. If you press the power button for longer than 3 seconds,
the NAS system shuts down.