258 Advanced Features
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may
not appear exactly as listed.
Options List — This
field appears on the left
side of the system setup
window. The field is a
scrollable list containing
features that define the
configuration of your
computer, including
installed hardware, power
conservation, and
security features.
Scroll up and down the
list by using the up- and
down-arrow keys. As an
option is highlighted, the
Option Field displays
more information about
that option and the
option’s current and
available settings.
Option Field — This field contains information about each
option. In this field you can view your current settings and
make changes to your settings.
Use the right- and left-arrow keys to highlight an option.
Press <Enter> to make that selection active.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Option
Field and lists keys and their functions within the active
system setup field.
System
System Info Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if
applicable), and the Asset Tag. None of these fields can be modified.
Processor Info Identifies the CPU type, processor clock speed, bus speed, clock speed, and L2 cache
size. States whether the processor is multiple-core capable and whether it supports
64-bit technology.
Memory Info Lists the type, size, speed, and channel mode (dual or single) of installed memory.
PCI Info Identifies any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
Date/Time Displays current date and time settings.
Boot Sequence The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list.
HDD Boot Sequence Lists the order that the BIOS will search the available hard drives in the system.