Using The System Setup Program; Entering The System Setup Program - Dell PowerEdge 350 User Manual

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C H A P T E R 3

Using the System Setup Program

Each time you turn on your system, the system compares the configuration of the

hardware installed in the system to the hardware listed in the system configuration

information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) on the system

board. If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates error messages that identify

the incorrect configuration settings. The system then prompts you to enter the Sys-

tem Setup program to correct the setting.

You can use the System Setup program as follows:

•

To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove

any hardware in your system

•

To set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date on your

system

After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself

with your system configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends

that you print the System Setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the

information for future reference.

Before you use the System Setup program, you need to know the kind of diskette

drive(s) and hard-disk drive(s) installed in your system.If you are unsure of any of this

information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your system.

You can access the Manufacturing Test Report from the Dell Accessories folder.

NOTE: The PowerEdge 350 system is a "headless" system that operates without

keyboard, monitor, or mouse. You must connect the keyboard and monitor to perform

the procedures in this chapter.

Enter the System Setup program as follows:

Turn on your system.

If your system is already on, shut it down and then restart it.

Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

F2 = Setup

Using the System Setup Program

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