Dell Inspiron 14z N411z: System Setup
System Setup: Dell Inspiron 14z N411z
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System Setup
Use the system setup to:
• Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or
remove any hardware in your computer
• Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
• Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you note the
system-setup screen information for future reference.
Entering System Setup
1
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2
When the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and
then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your computer. See "Turning Off
Your Computer" on page 9 and try again.
System Setup Screens
The system-setup screen displays current or changeable configuration
information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into
three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions.
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Setup Item — This field appears
Help Screen — This field appears on
on the left side of the system setup
the right side of the system setup
window. The field is a scrollable list
window and contains information
containing features that define the
about each option listed in the Setup
configuration of your computer,
Item. In this field you can view
including installed hardware,
information about your computer and
power conservation, and security
make changes to your current settings.
features.
Press the up-arrow and down-arrow
Scroll up and down the list with
keys to highlight an option. Press
the up- and down-arrow keys. As
<Enter> to make that selection
an option is highlighted, the Help
active and return to the Setup Item.
Screen displays more information
NOTE:
Not all settings listed in the Setup
about that option and available
Item are changeable.
settings.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys
and their functions within the active system setup field.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this
section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
Setup
System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format
System Date Displays the current date in mm/dd/yyyy format
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number
Product Name Displays the product name
Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer when
the asset tag is present
CPU Type Displays the CPU type
CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed
CPU ID Displays the CPU ID
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CPU Cache
L1 Cache size Displays the L1 cache size
L2 Cache size Displays the L2 cache size
L3 Cache size Displays the L3 cache size
Fixed HDD Displays the hard drive information
SATA ODD Displays the optical drive information
AC Adapter Type Displays AC adapter type
Memory Information
System Memory Indicates the amount of memory installed in
MB
Extended Memory Indicates the amount of extended memory
Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz
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Advanced
• Intel SpeedStep - This field enables or
disables the Intel SpeedStep mode of the
processor.
• Virtualization - When enabled, a VMM can
utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology.
• Integrated NIC - Enables/disables the on-
board LAN controller.
• USB Emulation - Enables/disables the
system's basic input/output system (BIOS)
controls USB keyboards and mice.
• USB PowerShare - Enables/disables charging
USB devices when system is off.
• USB Wake Support - Allows you to enable
USB devices to wake the system from standby.
This feature is only functional when the AC
power adapter is connected. If the AC power
adapter is removed before standby, the BIOS
will remove power from all of the USB ports to
conserve battery power.
• SATA Operation - Two modes are available:
AHCI Mode ATA Mode
• Adapter Warnings - Choose if the system
must display warning messages when you use
certain power adapters. The system displays
these messages if you attempt to use a power
adapter that has too little capacity for your
configuration.
• Function Key Behavior - Allows you to
configure function key behavior.
• Charger Behavior - Enable/disable charger
behavior.
Advanced (Miscellaneous
• External USB Ports - Enable/disable external
Devices)
USB ports
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Set Admin Password Allows to set, change, or delete the
administrator password
NOTE: Deleting administrator password deletes
the system password. Hence, set the
administrator password before setting the system
password.
Set System Password Allows to set, change, or delete the system
password
Set HDD Password Allows to set, change, or delete the hard drive
password
Password on Boot Enables/disables Password on Boot
Password ByPass Allows you to bypass the system (boot)
password and the internal HDD password
prompts during a system restart from the
standby state
Computrace The Absolute Anti-Theft solution is disabled by
default.
Boot
1st Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available
devices
Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage
Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network;
Disabled (Hard Drive by default)
2nd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available
devices
Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage
Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network;
Disabled (CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive by default)
3rd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available
devices
Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage
Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network;
Disabled (Removable Drive by default)
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4th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available
devices
Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage
Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network;
Disabled (Network by default)
5th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available
devices
Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage
Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network;
Disabled (USB Storage Device by default)
Exit
Exit Options Provides options to Save Changes and Reset,
Discard Changes and Reset, Restore Defaults,
Discard Changes and Save Changes
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
•
Removable Drive
—
The computer attempts to boot from the removable
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
•
Hard Drive
— The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
•
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
— The computer attempts to boot from the
CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. If no CD/DVD/CD-RW is in the drive, or if the
CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an
error message.
•
USB Storage Device
— Insert the memory device into a USB connector
and restart the computer. When
F12 Boot Options
appears in the
lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the
device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that
your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
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•
Network
— The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no
operating system is found on the network, the computer generates an error
message.
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to
boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the
Drivers and Utilities disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous
boot sequence is restored.
1
If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB
connector.
2
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3
When
F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options
appears in the lower-right
corner of the screen, press <F12>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your
computer and try again.
The
Boot Device Menu
appears, listing all available boot devices.
4
On the
Boot Device Menu
choose the device you want to boot from.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight
USB
Storage Device
and press <Enter>.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your
device is bootable, check the device documentation.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1
Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 91.
2
Use the arrow keys to highlight the
Boot
menu option and press <Enter>
to access the menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4
Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
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Оглавление
- Contents
- Before You Begin
- Battery
- Module Cover
- Coin-Cell Battery
- Hard-Drive Assembly
- Optical Drive
- Memory Module(s)
- Keyboard
- Palm-Rest Assembly
- Wireless Mini-Card
- Display
- DC-in Connector Assembly
- USB Board
- Camera Module
- Thermal Fan
- System Board
- Heat-Sink Assembly
- Media-Card Reader Board
- Speakers
- System Setup
- Flashing the BIOS
