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System Setup Utility: Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
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System Setup Utility
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Overview
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Overview
Use the system setup utility to:
Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain
changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information
for future reference.
Entering System Setup Utility
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you
must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke will be 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 (see

System Setup Screens

The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the
screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions.
Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the
system setup window. The field is a scrollable list
containing 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 Help Screen displays
more information about that option and available settings.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system
setup field.
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Turning Off Your Computer) and try again.
Help Screen — This field appears on the right side of the
system setup window and contains information about each
option listed in the Setup Item. In this field you can view
information about your computer and make changes to your
current settings.
Press the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to highlight an
option. Press <Enter> to make that selection active and
return to the Setup Item.
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Setup Item are
changeable.