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These keys can define the primary behavior of shortcut keys. List of the shortcut keys by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary ...
These keys can define the primary behavior of shortcut keys. List of the shortcut keys by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary ...
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BIOS setup program 109 Overview...109 Entering System Setup 109 System Setup Options 109 Boot sequence 113 Boot options 114 Changing boot sequence for the current boot 114 Changing boot sequence for future boots 115 Flashing the BIOS 116 Getting help and contacting Alienware 117 Self-help resources 117 Contacting Alienware 117 9
BIOS setup program 109 Overview...109 Entering System Setup 109 System Setup Options 109 Boot sequence 113 Boot options 114 Changing boot sequence for the current boot 114 Changing boot sequence for future boots 115 Flashing the BIOS 116 Getting help and contacting Alienware 117 Self-help resources 117 Contacting Alienware 117 9
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... to step 5 in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. It is recommended that shipped with... the power-adapter port". Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to ...
... to step 5 in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. It is recommended that shipped with... the power-adapter port". Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to ...
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...7 Remove the coin-cell battery. 8 Remove the wireless card. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer. You must make the desired changes again after you have made... location of the connectors so that shipped with the system board. 78 NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Procedure After performing the prerequisites, we are left with your computer and follow the instructions in the...
...7 Remove the coin-cell battery. 8 Remove the wireless card. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You must enter the Service Tag in After working inside your computer. You must make the desired changes again after you have made... location of the connectors so that shipped with the system board. 78 NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Procedure After performing the prerequisites, we are left with your computer and follow the instructions in the...
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For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ...you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Replacing the palm rest". 7 Follow the procedure from step 3 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the wireless card. 2 Replace the coin...
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ...you replace the system board. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Replacing the palm rest". 7 Follow the procedure from step 3 to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the wireless card. 2 Replace the coin...
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...computer and its installed devices, the items listed in your computer. 2 During POST, when the Dell logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press F2 immediately. BIOS setup program Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable...so on. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change the settings in the BIOS setup program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down the BIOS setup program screen information for future reference. This prompt can make your computer and try again. NOTE: ...
...computer and its installed devices, the items listed in your computer. 2 During POST, when the Dell logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press F2 immediately. BIOS setup program Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable...so on. • Change the system configuration information. • Set or change the settings in the BIOS setup program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down the BIOS setup program screen information for future reference. This prompt can make your computer and try again. NOTE: ...
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... Displays the type of hard drive installed. Displays the processor speed. Displays the first discrete graphics installed on your computer. Main System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID CPU L1 Cache CPU L2 Cache CPU L3 Cache Integrated Graphics Discrete...L2 cache size. Displays the type of secondary harddrive installed. Displays the integrated graphics. Displays the extended memory. Displays the memory speed. 110 Displays the BIOS version. Displays the processor identification code. Displays the type of your computer.
... Displays the type of hard drive installed. Displays the processor speed. Displays the first discrete graphics installed on your computer. Main System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID CPU L1 Cache CPU L2 Cache CPU L3 Cache Integrated Graphics Discrete...L2 cache size. Displays the type of secondary harddrive installed. Displays the integrated graphics. Displays the extended memory. Displays the memory speed. 110 Displays the BIOS version. Displays the processor identification code. Displays the type of your computer.
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... load. Default: Enabled Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is always enabled during POST. Default: Disabled 111 This feature defines how the BIOS, in standby mode. Default: Enabled Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to the USB PowerShare connector may not...
... load. Default: Enabled Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is always enabled during POST. Default: Disabled 111 This feature defines how the BIOS, in standby mode. Default: Enabled Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to the USB PowerShare connector may not...
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... the USB device to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the network, the computer generates an error message. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the floppy disk drive. Boot options Floppy - The computer attempts to the boot... of the screen, press . it attempts to boot from the network. change the boot sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc or to a USB device, the device must be bootable. CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive - NOTE: To boot to...
... the USB device to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the network, the computer generates an error message. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the floppy disk drive. Boot options Floppy - The computer attempts to the boot... of the screen, press . it attempts to boot from the network. change the boot sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc or to a USB device, the device must be bootable. CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive - NOTE: To boot to...
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...to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 9 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download File to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product... Support, enter the Service Tag of the BIOS for your computer. 8 Save the file and, once the download is available or when you ...
...to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file. 9 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on your computer. 6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS. 7 Click Download File to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product... Support, enter the Service Tag of the BIOS for your computer. 8 Save the file and, once the download is available or when you ...