Dell PowerVault 770N (Deskside NAS Appliance) - Manual (Page 76)

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Using the System Setup Program
Dell™ PowerVault™ 770N Systems Service Manual
Entering the System Setup Program
System Setup Options
System and Setup Password Features
Disabling a Forgotten Password
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and
optional settings. Print the System Setup screens by pressing <Print Screen> or record the information for future reference.
You can use the System Setup program to:
Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware
Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
Enable or disable integrated devices
Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings
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.
NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that accompanied your operating system.
Responding to Error Messages
You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the
system is booting, make a note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System Beep Codes" and
"System Messages" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for an explanation of the message and suggestions for
correcting errors.
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to send a message the first time you start your
system.
Using the System Setup Program
Table 6-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the
program.
Table 6-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys
Keys Action