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This appendix describes the System Setup program, which you can use to configure

your computer as well as enable and disable your computer’s password features.

Your computer retains system configuration information in the nonvolatile

random-access memory (NVRAM) maintained by your computer’s reserve battery.

Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the

system configuration information stored in NVRAM. If the computer detects a

discrepancy, it generates an error message that identifies the incorrect configuration

setting.

You can use the System Setup program as follows:

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To set or change user-selectable features—for example, your password or power

management features

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To verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the

amount of system memory

For some options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect.

Changes for other options take effect immediately.

NOTE: If you change an option that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup

program displays the setting you selected rather than the setting currently in effect.

You must reboot the computer for the new setting to take effect.

After you set up your computer, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself

with your system configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends

that you write down the information for future reference.

NOTE: If the computer uses the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 98 operating

system, you must use the System Setup program to view and change your system

configuration.

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