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Replacing the System Board 75 Procedure 75 Postrequisites 75 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 75 System Setup 76 Overview 76 Entering System Setup 76 Changing Boot Sequence 82 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 83 Clearing CMOS Settings 84 Flashing the BIOS 85 More Information 86 8 | Contents
Replacing the System Board 75 Procedure 75 Postrequisites 75 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 75 System Setup 76 Overview 76 Entering System Setup 76 Changing Boot Sequence 82 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 83 Clearing CMOS Settings 84 Flashing the BIOS 85 More Information 86 8 | Contents
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... the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 76. See "System Setup" on page 32. 6 Replace the computer cover. Replacing the System Board | 75 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For information on system board connectors, See...field. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the chassis. 3 Route and connect the cables that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before...
... the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 76. See "System Setup" on page 32. 6 Replace the computer cover. Replacing the System Board | 75 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For information on system board connectors, See...field. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the chassis. 3 Route and connect the cables that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before...
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... expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup program. If you write down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. System Setup Overview Use system setup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your ...of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is lost. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on CAUTION: Unless you see the operating system's desktop. This prompt can make your computer and try again. 76 |...
... expert computer user, do not change the settings in the system setup program. If you write down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. System Setup Overview Use system setup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your ...of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is lost. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on CAUTION: Unless you see the operating system's desktop. This prompt can make your computer and try again. 76 |...
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...Displays the current date. Displays the Service Tag of your computer only if the Service Tag is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. and down-arrow keys to your computer and make that option and available settings. ... time. Allows you can view information about that selection active and return to enter the Service Tag of the computer. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Help Screen - Press to make changes to highlight an option....
...Displays the current date. Displays the Service Tag of your computer only if the Service Tag is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. and down-arrow keys to your computer and make that option and available settings. ... time. Allows you can view information about that selection active and return to enter the Service Tag of the computer. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Help Screen - Press to make changes to highlight an option....
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... the processor identification code. Displays the processor's total L3 cache size. Displays the running speed of the SATA device present in your computer. 78 | System Setup Displays the size of device connected.
... the processor identification code. Displays the processor's total L3 cache size. Displays the running speed of the SATA device present in your computer. 78 | System Setup Displays the size of device connected.
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... If enabled, a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can access your computer. Limit CPUID Value If enabled, limits the maximum value the processor CPUID function supports. System Setup | 79
... If enabled, a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can access your computer. Limit CPUID Value If enabled, limits the maximum value the processor CPUID function supports. System Setup | 79
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... boot device. 3rd Boot Displays the third boot device. 4th Boot Displays the fourth boot device. 5th Boot Displays the fifth boot device. 80 | System Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to enable or disable booting from USB mass-storage devices. Boot→...
... boot device. 3rd Boot Displays the third boot device. 4th Boot Displays the fourth boot device. 5th Boot Displays the fifth boot device. 80 | System Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to enable or disable booting from USB mass-storage devices. Boot→...
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... Module) security. Displays the status of the user password. Allows you to configure when the computer prompts for passwords. (When entering system setup or at a pre-configured time. Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is set a user password. Allows you... to set , enter the password to disable or enable the Intel Smart Connect Technology. Security Unlock Setup Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Security→ TPM Security TPM Security Support TPM...
... Module) security. Displays the status of the user password. Allows you to configure when the computer prompts for passwords. (When entering system setup or at a pre-configured time. Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is set a user password. Allows you... to set , enter the password to disable or enable the Intel Smart Connect Technology. Security Unlock Setup Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Security→ TPM Security TPM Security Support TPM...
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... keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to boot from. and down your computer and try again. Allows you to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change... of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to enable or disable TPM PPI deprovision override. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup. TPM PPI Deprovision Override Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Default Allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example...
... keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to boot from. and down your computer and try again. Allows you to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change... of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to enable or disable TPM PPI deprovision override. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup. TPM PPI Deprovision Override Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Default Allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example...
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System Setup | 83 See "System-Board Components" on page 13. 3 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 4 Wait for approximately ... 16. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow...
System Setup | 83 See "System-Board Components" on page 13. 3 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 4 Wait for approximately ... 16. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover. Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow...
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... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 84 | System Setup For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15. 2 Locate the CMOS jumper (RTCRST...
... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 84 | System Setup For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15. 2 Locate the CMOS jumper (RTCRST...