System Setup Screens - Dell Inspiron 17R Reference Manual

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System Setup Screens

The System Setup screen displays the current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three
sections: options list, active options field, and key functions.
Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window and allows you to access the System Setup options. Press the left-arrow and right-arrow keys to
navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that are available for your computer.
Options List — Appears on the left side of the
System Setup window. The field lists features
that define the configuration of your computer,
including installed hardware, power
conservation, and security features.
Scroll up and down the list with the up- and
down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted,
the Options Field displays the option's
current and available settings.
Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.
Related Information
System Setup (BIOS)
Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Options Field — Appears on the right side of Options List and contains
information about each option listed in the Options List. In this field you
can view information about your computer and make changes to your
current settings. Press <Enter> to make changes to your current settings.
Press <ESC> to return to the Options List.
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable.
Help — Appears on the right
side of the System Setup
window and contains help
information about the option
selected in Options List.