Dell Alienware Aurora ALX (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 28)

28 CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR DESKTOP
Configuring the BIOS
System Setup
The System Setup options allow you to:
Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or •
remove any hardware in your desktop.
Set or change a user-selectable option.
•
View the amount of memory installed. •
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.
Entering System Setup
Turn on (or restart) your desktop. 1.
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 in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.
While the desktop is booting, press immediately before the operating 2.
system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: If an error occurs during POST (Power On Self Test), press
when the prompt appears to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
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.
System Setup Screens
The BIOS Setup Utility displays current or changeable configuration information
for your desktop.
Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility screen and lists
keys and their functions within the active field.