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System setup options – Dell XPS 400/Dimension 9150 User Manual

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System Setup: Dell XPS 400 Service Manual

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Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is

highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the

option's current and available settings. By pressing or the left and right

arrow keys, you can toggle between a primary topic (collapsed) and subtopics

(expanded).


Key Functions — This field appears

below the Option Field and lists

keys and their functions within the

active system setup field.

System Setup Options

NOTE:

Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not

appear exactly as listed.

System

System Info

Displays the System name, BIOS Version number, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset

Tag.

NOTE:

The system name listed in the BIOS may not appear exactly as the name that appears on the

computer or in the computer's documentation.

Processor Info

Displays the following information for the processor installed in the system: Processor Type, Processor

Clock Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor Cache Size, Processor ID number, whether the

processor is Hyperthreading or Multiple Core Capable, and if the processor has 64-bit Technology.

Memory Info

Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a

description of the Memory Technology. This option also displays a table that describes the memory

size, whether the memory module is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type, and organization.

PCI Info

Displays the contents of each PCI slot.

Date/Time

Controls the system's internal calendar and clock.

Boot Sequence

Determines the order in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup.

NOTE:

If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the system setup

menu. To boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first

device in the list.

Drives

Diskette
Drive

Enables and disables the floppy drives and sets read permission for the internal floppy drive. Off disables

all floppy drives. USB enables the USB floppy drive. Internal (the default setting) enables the internal

floppy drive. Read Only enables the internal drive controller and allows the internal floppy drive read-

only permission.

NOTE:

Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this setting.

SATA Drives 0
through 3

Enables or disables a SATA device (such as a hard-drive). On (the default setting) enables the interface

so that the device can be used.

Displays the Controller type (SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, Link

Speed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.

PATA Drives 0
through 1

Enables or disables an ATA device (such as a CD or DVD drive). On (the default setting) enables the

interface so that the device can be used.

Displays the Controller type (ATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, Link

Speed, and whether the drive is controlled by the BIOS.