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Using the System Setup Program
Dell™PowerVault™100SystemsHardwareOwner'sManual
Entering the System Setup Program
System Setup Options
System and Setup Password Features
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the
information for future reference.
You can use the System Setup program to:
l Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change, or remove hardware
l Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
l Enable or disable integrated devices
l Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration settings
Entering the System Setup Program
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
<F2> = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Responding to Error Messages
You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of
the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see About Your System for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.
Also, the system emits a series of beeps during POST if an error is encountered but cannot be reported. For more information, see System Beep Codes for
more information.
Using the System Setup Program
Table2-1 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the System Setup program screens and to exit the program.
Table 2-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys
System Setup Options
Main Screen
When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure2-1).
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