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2-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
S
etup Program
Your computer retains system configuration information
in the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM)
maintained by your computer’s backup battery. Each
time you turn on your computer, the system compares the
installed hardware with the system configuration infor-
mation stored in NVRAM. If the system detects a
discrepancy, it generates an error message that identifies
the incorrect configuration setting. The system then
prompts you to enter the Setup program to correct the
setting.
You can use the Setup program as follows:
•
To set or change user-selectable features—for exam-
ple, power management or security features
•
To verify information about your computer’s current
configuration, such as the amount of system memory
•
To change your system configuration information
after you add, change, or remove hardware con-
nected to or installed inside your computer
Accessing the Setup Program
To access the Setup program, press <F2> when prompted
during start-up. The computer reboots automatically
when you exit the Setup program.
The Main menu of the Setup program shows how the
computer is configured. In addition to the Main menu
(see Figure 2-1), you can also access the System Devices
menu, Security menu, Power menu, Boot menu, and Exit
menu.
NOTE: When you press <F9>, the computer resets the
default values for each option in that menu. When you
press <F10>, the computer saves the current values and
exits the Setup program.
Main Menu Options
The following subsections explain each option in the
Main menu of the Setup program. The same information
is also available in the topic titled “Main Menu” in the
online System User’s Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, exit any application
programs before rebooting the computer to enter
the Setup program.
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