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Using the System Setup Program
DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
Overview
You can use system setup as follows:
l To set or change user-selectable features—for example, your computer password
l To verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory
After you set up the computer, run system setup to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings. You may want to
write down the information for future reference.
The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as:
l System configuration
l Boot order
l Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings
l Basic device-configuration settings
l System security and hard-drive password settings
Viewing the System Setup Screens
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. WhentheDELL™logoappears,press<F2>immediately.IfyouwaittoolongandtheWindowslogoappears,continuetowaituntilyouseethe
Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
System Setup Screen
The System Setup screen consists of three panes. The left pane contains a menu of control categories. To show or hide subcategories, select a category (such
as System, Onboard Devices, or Video) and press the <Enter> key. The right pane displays information about the category or subcategory.
The bottom pane describes how to control System Setup with key functions. Use the keys to select a category, modify settings, or exit System Setup.
Commonly Used Options
Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.
Changing the Boot Sequence
The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot
sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of system setup.
The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following:
NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options that you set through
system setup. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through system setup.) For more information on
configuring features for your operating system, see your Windows Help (Microsoft®Windows®2000) or the Windows Help and Support Center
(Windows XP).
NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain
changes might make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot."
- About Your Computer 2
- Left View 4
- Right View 5
- Back View 6
- Bottom View 7
- Appendix 9
- Using a Battery 12
- Charging the Battery 13
- Removing a Battery 14
- Installing a Battery 14
- Storing a Battery 14
- Using the Module Bay 15
- Playing a CD or DVD 18
- Adjusting the Volume 18
- Adjusting the Picture 19
- S-Video and Standard Audio 20
- Cleaning Your Computer 23
- Dell Diagnostics 25
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 26
- Using the Display 27
- Large Desktop Display Mode 28
- Windows 2000 29
- Reinstalling Software 30
- Windows XP 32
- Creating a Restore Point 33
- Before You Begin 34
- Reinstalling Windows XP 34
- Finding Information 36
- Operating System CD 37
- Getting Help 39
- Problems With Your Order 40
- Product Information 40
- Before You Call 41
- Contacting Dell 41
- Glossary 50
- Numeric Keypad 58
- Key Combinations 58
- Touch Pad 59
- Passwords 61
- Assigning an Asset Tag 62
- Deleting an Asset Tag 63
- Assigning an Owner Tag 63
- Deleting an Owner Tag 64
- Asset Tag Options 64
- Enabling the TPM Feature 64
- Using PC Cards 66
- Power Management 68
- Power Management Modes 69
- Power Options Properties 70
- Advanced Tab 71
- Hibernate Tab 71
- Dell™QuickSetFeatures 72
- Before You Begin 73
- Memory 74
- Modem 76
- Mini PCI Card 78
- Hard Drive 79
- Keyboard 80
- Coin-Cell Battery 83
- 5. Replace the cover 84
- Back to Contents Page 84
- Overview 85
- System Setup Screen 85
- Commonly Used Options 85
- Changing Printer Modes 86
- Changing COM Ports 86
- Enabling the Infrared Sensor 86
- Using Smart Cards 88
- Solving Problems 89
- Hard drive problems 90
- Error Messages 91
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems 93
- Keyboard Problems 94
- Memory Problems 96
- Network Problems 96
- PC Card Problems 97
- Power Problems 97
- Printer Problems 98
- Scanner Problems 99
- Sound and Speaker Problems 99
- No sound from headphones 100
- Video and Display Problems 101
- Specifications 103
- Identifying Your Computer 108
- Packing the Computer 108
- Travel Tips 108
- Help and Support Center 112
- Desktop Cleanup Wizard 113
- Fast User Switching 114
- Adding User Accounts 114
- Network Setup Wizard 115
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