Entering the system setup program, Responding to error messages, Using the system setup program navigation keys – Dell PowerEdge R815 User Manual
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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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
If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the
message. See "System Messages" on page 38 for an explanation of the message
and suggestions for correcting errors.
NOTE:
After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a
message the first time you start your system.
Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys
NOTE:
For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not
take effect until you restart the system.
Keys
Action
Up arrow or <Shift><Tab>
Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow or <Tab>
Moves to the next field.
Spacebar, <+>, <
–
>, left and
right arrows
Cycles through the settings in a field. In some
fields, you can also type the appropriate value.
<Esc>
Exits the System Setup program and restarts the
system if any changes were made.
<F1>
Displays the System Setup program
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