Dell LATITUDE D400: Using the System Setup Program:Dell™Latitude™CS/CS

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Using the System Setup Program:Dell™Latitude™CS/CS

Portable Computers User's

Guide

Overview

Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-

access memory (NVRAM). If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates an error message for each incorrect configuration setting. You can

use the System Setup program to adjust the configuration settings.

You can use the System Setup program as follows:

l To set or change user-selectable features — for example, your password or power management features

l To verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory

For some setup options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect. Changes for other options take effect immediately.

After you set up your computer, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional

settings. Dell recommends that you write down the information for future reference.

For more information, see "System Setup Options."

Entering the System Setup Program

To enter the System Setup program, press <Fn><F1> at any time on the computer keyboard (or press <Scroll Lock><F1> on an external keyboard

if the External Hot Key option is enabled). To open the System Setup program directly to the Battery Status screen, press <Fn><F3> on the

computer keyboard (or press <Scroll Lock><F3> on an external keyboard if the External Hot Key option is enabled).

To exit the System Setup program, press <Esc>. If you change the setting of an option that requires rebooting to take effect, exit the operating

system before rebooting. (The Help text in the upper-right corner of System Setup screens 1, 2, and 4 tells you if the computer must be rebooted.)

For more information, see "System Setup Options."

Using the System Setup Program

The System Setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for your computer. Information on the

screens is organized in five boxed areas:

l Title

The box at the top of all screens lists the page number, system name, and version number of the basic input/output system (BIOS).

l Options

The box on the left half of screens 1, 2, and 4 lists options that define the installed hardware in your computer and the power conservation