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32 Using the System Setup Program
Using the System Setup Program
Table 2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the
System Setup program screens, and to exit the program.
NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not
take effect until you restart the system.
Table 2-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys
Keys Action
Tab or <Shift><Tab> Cycles cursor up and down.
Down arrow or Up arrow Moves cursor up and down.
Spacebar, <+>,<–>, left
and right arrow
Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields,
you can also type the appropriate value.
<Enter> Allows you to open a window, edit the date and time,
or confirm your setting change and move the cursor
back to the option menu
<Esc> Displays three options:
• Save changes and Exit
• Discard changes and Exit
• Opens the System Setup
Exit
screen
<F1> Displays the System Setup program's help file for the
selected field.
<Alt-B> Reboots the system.
<Alt-F> Loads the defaults for all fields.
<Alt-D> Loads the default for the selected field.
<Alt-R> Restores original values.
<Alt-X> Exits the operating system without saving.
Ctrl-Alt-Del Reboots without saving.
Home/End Moves cursor to the first item or last item.
<A> Sets SATA controller to ATA mode.
<0> Sets SATA controller to off.
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