Dell Latitude Xpi CD - Manual (Page 29)

Customizing System Features 2-5
System Setup Options
The following subsections explain in detail each of the
system setup options found in the System Setup program.
The subsections are alphabetized to make it easy for you
to find the appropriate option.
AC
AC is one of the categories of POWER MANAGEMENT. You
can set different time-outs for the following options when
you operate your computer from alternating current (AC)
power:
DISPLAY TIME-OUT , DISK TIME-OUT , SUSPEND
TIME-OUT , S2D TIME-OUT , SMART CPU MODE , and
BRIGHTNESS .
A change to the AC option takes effect immediately
(rebooting is not required).
Admin Password
ADMIN PASSWORD displays the current status of your
administrator password and allows you to assign or
change this password. Settings for this option are:
•
DISABLED (the default) indicates that no administra-
tor password is assigned.
•
ENABLED indicates that an administrator password is
currently assigned.
The administrator password is designed for use by sys-
tem administrators and service technicians in corporate
environments. If an administrator password is assigned,
you can use it to access the computer even if you do not
know the primary password.
Alarm Resume
The ALARM RESUME option directs the computer to
resume normal operation when it is in suspend mode or
standby mode and detects an alarm from the real-time
clock (RTC). Such alarms can be set through various
application programs. In order for the alarms in these
programs to work, the
ALARM RESUME option must be
set to ENABLED .
Settings for this option are:
• ENABLED (the default) is used to resume normal
operation when the computer detects an alarm.
•
DISABLED keeps the computer in suspend or standby
mode even if the computer detects an alarm.
A change to the ALARM RESUME option takes effect
immediately (rebooting is not required).
Asset Tag
The ASSET TAG option displays the asset tag code if you
or your organization assigned one to your computer.
See “Asset Tag Utility” found later in this chapter for
information on assigning an asset tag code.
Battery
BATTERY is one of the categories of POWER MANAGE-
MENT. You can set different time-outs for the following
options when you operate your computer from battery
power:
DISPLAY TIME-OUT , DISK TIME-OUT , SUSPEND
TIME-OUT , S2D TIME-OUT , SMART CPU MODE , and
BRIGHTNESS .
A change to the BATTERY option takes effect immediately
(rebooting is not required).
Battery Status
BATTERY STATUS is set to DISPLAY . There are no user-
selectable settings for this option. The battery gauge
illustration shows the approximate percentage of charge
remaining in your battery. If there is no battery installed
in your computer, the battery gauge illustration says
Battery Not Installed .
If you are not in the System Setup program, you can see
the battery gauge illustration at any time by pressing
<
FN >< F3 >.
BIOS Version
BIOS VERSION displays the version number and release
date of the BIOS in your computer. A service technician
CAUTION: The password features provide a high
level of security for the data in your computer.
However, they are not foolproof. If your data
requires more security, it is your responsibility to
obtain and use additional forms of protection, such
as data encryption programs or PC Cards with
encryption features.