Entering System Setup (Bios) - Dell Inspiron 17R Reference Manual

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Entering System Setup (BIOS)

CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. Incorrect configuration can cause your
computer to work incorrectly or damage your computer.
NOTE: Before you change system setup configuration, it is recommended that you note the current system setup configuration for future reference.
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the DELL logo is displayed, wait for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt appears quickly and is displayed only briefly. Therefore you must
press <F2> immediately once the prompt appears. If you press <F2> before the prompt appears or after the prompt closes, the 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 and try again.
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