Dell G1 Laptop User Manual


 
Using the System Setup Program 2-11
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Diskette Interface controls the operation of the system’s built-in diskette drive
controller.
With Auto (the default option) selected, the system turns off the built-in diskette drive
controller when necessary to accommodate a controller card installed in an expansion
slot.
With Write Protect selected, nothing can be written to diskette drives and tape drives
using the system’s built-in diskette drive controller. (The system can still read from the
drives.) When this option is selected, the Auto option (whereby the system turns off
the built-in diskette drive controller as necessary) is also in effect.
Selecting Off turns off the built-in diskette/tape drive controller; this option is used pri-
marily for troubleshooting purposes.
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PC Speaker determines whether the on-board speaker is On (the default) or Off. A
change to this category takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not
required).
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Video DAC Snoop lets you correct video problems that may occur when certain video
add-in cards are used. The default is Off. If you are using a video add-in card and prob-
lems such as incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set Video DAC Snoop to On.
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System Security configures the password and chassis intrusion options. Press
<Enter> to configure these options.
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System Password displays the current status of your system’s password security fea-
ture and allows you to assign and verify a new password. No one can assign a new
password unless the current status is Not Enabled, which is displayed in bright
characters.
The System Password category has the following options:
Not Enabled (the default option)
Enabled
Disabled by Jumper
NOTE: Read “Using the System Password Feature” found later in this chapter for
instructions on assigning a system password and using or changing an existing
system password. See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapter
for instructions on disabling a forgotten system password.