Using the system setup program, Entering the system setup program, Responding to error messages – Dell PowerVault 770N (Deskside NAS Appliance) User Manual

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Using the System Setup Program

Dell™ PowerVault™ 770N NAS Systems User's Guide

Each time you turn on your system, the system compares the configuration of the hardware installed in the system to the

hardware listed in the system configuration information stored in NVRAM on the system board. If the system detects a

discrepancy, it generates error messages that identify the incorrect configuration settings. The system then prompts you to

enter the System Setup program to correct the settings.

You can use the System Setup program as follows:

To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your system

To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date on your system

To enable or disable any integrated device in your system

After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration

information and optional settings. Print the System Setup screens (by pressing ) or record the information for

future reference.

Entering the System Setup Program

NOTE:

To use the System Setup program, connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the system or use the console

redirection function on the serial port 1 (COM1) connector. See Figure 3-3 for the serial port location. See "

" for more information on console redirection.

1. Turn on your system.

If your system is already on, shut it down, and then turn it on again.

2. Press immediately after you see the following message in the upper-right corner of the screen:

= System Setup

You can also press for PXE Boot. PXE Boot forces a system boot from the network.

If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load

operation, and then shut down the system and try again.

NOTE:

To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating

system.

You can also enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. See "

NOTE:

For help using the System Setup program, press while in the program.

Responding to Error Messages