Entering The Service Tag In The Bios - Dell Inspiron 1210 Service Manual

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13. Enter the service tag. See
Entering the Service Tag in the
 
14. The keyboard matrix may change after you replace the system board. To set the keyboard matrix according to your country, see
Matrix.
 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
 
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
 
2. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
 
3. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
NOTE:
Your computer may or may not ship with an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures
that involve discs.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
 Setting the Keyboard Matrix
 
1. Turn off your computer. See
 
2. If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.
 
3. Press and hold the following key combination for the desired keyboard matrix:
 All countries except Brazil: <Fn><S>
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 Brazil only: <Fn><E>
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4. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
 
5. Release the key combination.
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BIOS.
Turning Off Your
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