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 System Setup

Dell™StudioXPS™7100ServiceManual

Overview

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Overview

Use system setup to:

l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer

l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password

l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.

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Entering System Setup

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1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

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2. WhentheDELL™logoisdisplayed,watchfortheF2prompttoappearandthenpress<F2>immediately.

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System Setup Screens

The system setup screen displays the current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas:

the options list, active options field, and key functions.

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System Setup Options

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can make your computer work

incorrectly.

NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference.

NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and

then press <F2>. If you press <F2> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost. 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 computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and

try again.

Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access the System Setup options. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to

navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List, lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer.

Options List — Appears on the left side of the

System Setup window. The field lists features

that define the configuration of your computer,

including installed hardware, power

conservation, and security features.

Scroll up and down the list using the up- and

down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted,

the Options Field displays the option's current

and available settings.

Options Field — Appears on the right side of Options List and

contains information about each option listed in the Options List. In

this field you can view information about your computer and make

changes to your current settings. Press <Enter> to make changes to

your current settings. Press <ESC> to return to the Options List.

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NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable.

Help — Appears on the right side

of the System Setup window and

contains help information about

the option selected in Options

List.

Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.

NOTE: The items listed in this table may vary depending on your computer and installed devices.

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System Info

BIOS Info

Displays the BIOS version number and date information

System

Displays the system model number

Service Tag

Displays the service tag of the computer

Asset Tag

Displays the asset tag of the computer if present

Processor Type

Displays the processor type