Dell DSS 2500 Owner's Manual page 32

Option Description
System Security Specifies options to configure the system security settings, such as system password, setup password, Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) security. It also manages the power and NMI buttons on the system.
Miscellaneous Specifies options to change the system date, time, and so on.
Settings
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System BIOS
Viewing System BIOS
Boot Settings
You can use the Boot Settings screen to set the boot mode to either BIOS or UEFI. It also enables you to specify the boot order.
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Boot Settings details
System BIOS
Viewing Boot Settings
Choosing the system boot mode
Changing the boot order
Viewing Boot Settings
To view the Boot Settings screen, perform the following steps:
1 Turn on, or restart your system.
2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings.
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Boot Settings
Boot Settings details
Choosing the system boot mode
Changing the boot order
Boot Settings details
The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows:
Option Description
Boot Mode Enables you to set the boot mode of the system.
If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows
compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to BIOS by default.
32 Pre-operating system management applications
CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating system is not
installed in the same boot mode.