System Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference - Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Manual

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
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System Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System
Reference
Overview
Entering the System Setup Program
Using the System Setup Program
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Overview
Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system configuration
information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). If the system detects a
discrepancy, it generates an error message for each incorrect configuration setting. You can use the
System Setup program to adjust the configuration settings.
You can use the System Setup program to:
Change your system configuration information after you add, change, or remove hardware
connected to or installed inside your computer
Verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system
memory
Set or change selectable settings—for example, the system password
For some setup options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect. Changes for
other options take effect immediately.
NOTE: If you change an option that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup
program displays the setting you selected rather than the setting currently in effect.
You must reboot for the new setting to take effect.
After you set up your computer, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system
configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends that you write down the information
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