Using the system setup program, Entering the system setup program – Dell PowerVault 775N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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Using the System Setup Program
Dell™ PowerVault™ 775N Systems User's Guide
Entering the System Setup Program
Using the System Password Feature
Using the Setup Password Feature
Disabling a Forgotten Password
Each time you turn on your system, the system compares the configuration of the hardware installed in the system to the
hardware listed in the system configuration information stored in NVRAM on the system board. If the system detects a
discrepancy, it generates error messages that identify the incorrect configuration settings. The system then prompts you to
enter the System Setup program to correct the settings.
You can use the System Setup program as follows:
To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your system
To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date on your system
To enable or disable any integrated device in your system
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration
information and optional settings. Print the System Setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for
future reference.
Entering the System Setup Program
NOTE:
To use the System Setup program, connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the system or use the console
redirection function on the administration port (COM1). See
for the administration port location. See "
" for more information on console redirection.
1. Turn on your system.
If your system is already on, shut it down, and then turn it on again.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message in the upper-right corner of the screen:
<F2> = System Setup
You can also press <F12> for PXE boot. PXE boot forces a system boot from the network.
If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load
operation, and then shut down the system and try again.
NOTE:
To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the System Administrator's Guide that accompanied your
system.
You can also enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. See "
NOTE:
For help using the System Setup program, press <F1> while in the program.