Dell Alienware Area 51 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 95)

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CHAPTER 19: SYSTEM SETUP
Entering System Setup
Turn on (or restart) your computer. 1.
While your computer is booting, press <F2> immediately before the 2.
operating system logo appears to access System Setup.
NOTE: If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self Test), press <F2>
when the prompt appears to enter System Setup.
NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop, then
shut down your desktop and try again.
NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held
down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure,
press and release <F2> in even intervals until the System Setup screen
appears.
System Setup Screens
The System Setup window displays current or changeable configuration
information for your computer.
Key functions appear at the bottom of the System Setup window and lists keys
and their functions within the active field.
Overview
Use System Setup to:
Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or •
remove any hardware in your desktop.
Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.
•
View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. •
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the current
System Setup information for future reference.
CAUTION: Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are
an expert computer user. Certain changes can cause your computer to
work incorrectly.