Dell Dimension 8300 - Manual (Page 39)

l Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer name.
l Computer data — Two boxes below the title box that display your computer processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of the BIOS.
l Options — A scrollable box listing options that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security
features.
Fields to the right of the option titles contain settings or values. The fields that you can change appear bright on the screen. The fields that you cannot
change (because they are set by the computer) appear less bright. When <Enter> appears to the right of an option title, press <Enter> to access a
popup menu of additional options.
l Key functions — A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup.
l Help — Press <F1> for information on the option that is selected (highlighted).
The following table shows Drive Configuration option information.
The following table shows Memory Information option information.
The following table shows CPU Information option information.
Option Function
System Time Displays the system time.
System Date Displays the system date.
Drive Configuration Displays drive configurations when <Enter> is pressed.
Boot Sequence Displays boot sequence when <Enter> is pressed.
Memory Information Displays amount of system memory when <Enter> is pressed.
CPU Information Displays CPU information when <Enter> is pressed.
Integrated Devices (Legacy Select Options) Displays integrated device options when <Enter> is pressed.
Power Management Displays power management options when <Enter> is pressed.
System Security Displays system security options when <Enter> is pressed.
Keyboard Numlock Turns the Keyboard NumLock option on and off. The default is On.
Report Keyboard Errors Displays keyboard errors when set to Report. The default is Report.
Auto Power On Allows auto power-on. The default is Disabled.
Fast Boot Turns the fast boot option on and off. The default is On.
OS Install Mode Turns the OS Install Mode on and off. The default is Off.
IDE Hard Drive Acoustics Mode Sets the performance speed of your hard drive. The default is Bypass.
System Event Log Displays the system event log when <Enter> is pressed.
Asset Tag Displays asset tag information.
Diskette Drive A: Displays floppy drive details.
SATA Primary Drive: Displays SATA primary hard drive (if installed). The default is Auto.
SATA Secondary Drive: Displays SATA secondary hard drive (if installed). The default is Auto.
IDE Primary Drive 0: Displays primary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.
IDE Primary Drive 1: Displays primary hard drive 1 (if installed). The default is Off.
IDE Secondary Drive 0: Displays secondary hard drive 0. The default is Auto.
IDE Secondary Drive 1: Displays secondary hard drive device type. The default is Off.
IDE Drive UDMA: Turns IDE Drive UDMA on and off. The default is On.
Option Function
Installed System Memory Displays the amount of installed system memory.
System Memory Speed Displays the speed of your system memory.
System Memory Channel Mode Displays the mode of your system memory.
AGP Aperture Displays the amount of aperture memory. The default is 128 MB.
Option Function
Hyper-Threading Enables Hyper-Threading. The default is Disabled.
CPU Speed Sets the CPU speed. The default is Normal.
Bus Speed Displays the bus speed.
Processor 0 ID Displays processor ID.
Clock Speed Displays clock speed.