Dell Inspiron 5000 Series - System Setup Program; Using the System Setup Program; Accessing the System Setup Program; Navigating Through the System Setup Program

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SystemSetupProgram:Dell™Inspiron™5000Series
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Using the System Setup Program
The computer retains system configuration information in the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) maintained by the reserve battery. Each time you turn on
the computer, the system compares the installed hardware with the system configuration information stored in NVRAM. If the system detects a discrepancy, it
generates an error message that identifies the incorrect configuration setting.
The system setup program can be used to perform the following tasks:
l Change the system configuration information after adding, changing, or removing hardware connected to or installed inside the computer.
l Verify information about the current configuration, such as the amount of system memory.
l Set or change selectable features—for example, power management or security features.
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Accessing the System Setup Program
NOTICE: To avoid data loss, exit any application programs before rebooting the computer to enter the system setup program.
To access the system setup program, turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Dell logo appears.
The Main menu of the system setup program shows how the computer is configured. In addition to the Main menu, you can also access the System Devices menu,
Security menu, Power menu, Boot menu, and Exit menu.
Navigating Through the System Setup Program
Use the integrated keyboard to make all selections in the system setup program.
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Using the System Setup Program
Security Menu
Accessing the System Setup Program
Power Menu
Main Menu
Boot Menu
System Devices Menu
Exit Menu
NOTE: When the computer is running the Windows®operating system, the Windows power settings override the system setup
program settings.
NOTE: External Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboards only function when Windows is running.
Key
Function
<F1>
System setup program Help information appears.
up-arrow and down arrow
Highlights an item.
<F5> or <F6>
Changes the setting value.
<F9>
Selects the default settings for all settings in the system setup program.
<Esc>
Exits the system setup program without saving changes.
left-arrow and right-arrow
Highlights a menu item.
<Enter>
Highlights a submenu item (or executes a command on the Exit menu only).
<F10>
Saves changes and exits the system setup program.