Time/System Time
Date/SystemDate
Level 2 Cache
System Memory �
Video Controller
Panel Type
Audio Controller �
Modem Controller �
Primary Hard Drive �
Modular Bay �
Service Tag
Asset Tag �
BIOS Version �
Boot Order/Boot Sequence �
Diskette Drive �
Internal HDD
Floppy device �
Hard-Disk Drive
USB Storage Device
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive �
CD-ROM device �
Modular Bay HDD �
Cardbus NIC Cardbus �
Onboard NIC �
Boot POST
The level of hardware checking when performing POST: Set to "MINIMAL" (default setting), POST will only be checked if the BIOS is upgraded, the memory module is changed, or the previous POST is not completed. Set to "THOROUGH" will perform a complete set of hardware checks during the power-on self-test.
Config Warnings
Warning settings: This option is used to set whether to alarm when the system uses a lower voltage power adapter or other unsupported configuration. Set to "DISABLED" to disable the alarm, and set to "ENABLED" to enable the alarm.
Internal Modem
Built-in Modem: Use this option to enable or disable the built-in Modem. Modem is not visible in the operating system after being disabled.
LAN Controller
Network Controller: Use this option to enable or disable the PCI Ethernet controller. The device is not visible in the operating system after being disabled.
PXE BIS Policy/PXE BIS Default Policy
PXE BIS policy: This option controls how the system handles the authorization request when there is no authentication (start the overall service Boot Integrity Services (BIS)). The system can accept or reject BIS requests. When set to "Reset", BIS will be reinitialized and set to "Deny" the next time you start the computer.
Onboard Bluetooth
MiniPCI Device �
MiniPCI Status �
Wireless Control
Wireless Control: Use this option to set the control mode of MiniPCI and Bluetooth wireless devices. When set to "Application", wireless devices can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset", and the hotkey is not available. When set to "/Application", wireless devices can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset" or hotkeys. When set to "Always Off", the wireless device is disabled and cannot be enabled in the operating system.
Wireless
Wireless Devices: Use this option to enable or disable wireless devices. This setting can be changed in the operating system via the "Quickset" or "" hotkey. Whether this setting is available depends on the setting of "Wireless Control".
Serial Port �
Infrared Data Port Use this setting to avoid device resource conflicts by reassigning port addresses or disabling ports.
Parallel Mode
Parallel mode. The parallel port working mode of the control computer is "NORMAL" (AT compatible) (normal standard parallel port), "BI-DIRECTIONAL" (PS/2 compatible) (bidirectional mode, allowing two-way communication between host and peripherals) or "ECP" (extended Capabilities Ports, extended function port) (default).
Num Lock
Digital lock. Set whether the digital light (NumLock LED) is lit when the system starts. Set to "DISABLE" and the digital light remains off. Set to "ENABLE" will light up the digital light when the system starts.
Keyboard NumLock Keyboard Digital Lock: This option is used to set whether the keyboard-related error message is prompted when the system starts.
Enable Keypad
Enable Keyboard: Set to "BY NUMLOCK" to enable the numeric keypad when the NumLock light is on and there is no external keyboard connected. Set to "Only By Key" to keep the embedded keypad disabled when the NumLock light is on.
External Hot Key
External Hotkey: This setting can be used on an external PS/2 keyboard in the same way as using the keys on your laptop. If you use an ACPI operating system, such as Win2000 or WinXP, the USB keyboard cannot use keys. The keys are only available for USB keyboard in pure DOS mode. Set to "SCROLL LOCK" (default option) to enable this function, and set to "NOT INSTALLED" to disable this function.
USB Emulation
USB emulation: Use this option to use a USB keyboard, USB mouse and USB floppy drive in an operating system that does not directly support USB. This setting is automatically enabled during BIOS startup. After this feature is enabled, the simulation continues to be effective when the control is transferred to the operating system. After disabling this feature, the emulation is turned off when the control is transferred to the operating system.
Pointing Device
Pointer device: When set to "SERIAL MOUSE", the external serial mouse is enabled and the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "PS/2 MOUSE", if the external PS/2 mouse is connected, the integrated touchpad will be disabled. When set to "TOUCH PAD-PS/2 MOUSE" (default setting), if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, you can switch between the mouse and the touchpad. Changes take effect after the computer restarts.
Video Expansion
Video Extension: Use this option to enable or disable video extensions, adjusting lower resolutions to higher, normal LCD resolutions.
Battery
Battery Status �
Power Management �
Suspend Mode
AC Power Recovery AC Power Recovery: This option can be used to reflect the corresponding computer when the AC power adapter is re-plugged back into the system.
Low Power Mode �
Brightness
Brightness: This option sets the brightness of the monitor when the computer starts up. The default setting is half when the computer is working under power supply. The default setting is maximum when the computer is operating under power supply to the AC power adapter.
Wakeup On LAN
Wake up network: This option setting allows the computer to wake up from sleep when the network signal is connected. This setting is invalid for standby state (Standby state). Only wake up standby state in the operating system. This setting is only valid when an AC power adapter is connected.
Auto On Mod
Automatic power-on mode: Note that if the AC power adapter is not connected properly, this setting will not take effect. This option sets the computer's automatic boot time, and can set the computer to automatically turn on every day or only on weekdays. The settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Auto On Time
Automatic power-on time: This option can set the time when the system automatically powers on, and the time format is 24-hour system. Type a value or use the left and right arrow keys to set the value. The settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Dock Configuration
Docking Status
Universal Connect
General Interface: If the operating system used is WinNT 4.0 or earlier, this setting is invalid. If you often use more than one Dell docking device and want to minimize the initial time when accessing the docking station, set to "ENABLED" (default setting). If you want the operating system to generate a new system setup file for each new docking device connected to the computer, set to "DISABLED".
System Security �
Primary Password
Admin Password �
Hard-disk drive password(s) �
Password Status
Password Status: This option is used to lock the system password when the Setup password is enabled. Set this option to "Locked" and enable Setup password to place the system password is changed. This option can also be used to place the password is disabled by the user when the system starts.
System Password
Setup Password Setup Password
Post Hotkeys
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Anti-theft: This option is used to enable or disable the chassis anti-theft detection feature. When set to "Enable-Silent", if a chassis intrusion is detected during startup, no warning message will be sent. When this option is enabled and the chassis cover is open, the field will display "DETECTED".
Drive Configuration �
Diskette Drive A: Disk Drive A: If the system has a floppy drive installed, use this option to enable or disable the floppy drive
Primary Master Drive �
Primary Slave Drive
Secondary Master Drive
Secondary Slave Drive �
IDE Drive UDMA �
Hard-Disk drive Sequence �
System BIOS boot devices �
USB device �
Memory Information �
Installed System Memory System Memory System Memory: This option displays the size and model of the memory installed in the system
System Memory Speed
System Memory Channel Mode Memory Channel Mode: This option displays the memory slot settings.
AGP Aperture � Some video adapters may require more memory than the default value.
CPU information �
CPU Speed �
Bus Speed
Processor 0 ID �
Clock Speed
Cache size
Integrated Devices(LegacySelect Options) Integrated Devices
Sound �
Network Interface Controller Network Interface Controller: Enable or disable the integrated network card
Mouse Port
USB Controller
PCI Slots When disabled, all PCI cards are unavailable and cannot be detected by the operating system.
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 1: Use this option to control the operation of the built-in serial port. When set to "AUTO", if two devices are used on the same port address through serial port expansion, the built-in serial port will automatically reassign the available port addresses. The serial port uses COM1 first, and then COM2. If both addresses have been assigned to a certain port, the port will be disabled.
Parallel Port �
Mode
Mode: When set to "AT", the built-in parallel port can only output data to the connected devices. When set to PS/2, EPP or ECP mode, data can be input and output in parallel. The protocols used in these three modes are different from the maximum data transmission rate. Maximum transmission rate PS/2
Date/SystemDate
Level 2 Cache
System Memory �
Video Controller
Panel Type
Audio Controller �
Modem Controller �
Primary Hard Drive �
Modular Bay �
Service Tag
Asset Tag �
BIOS Version �
Boot Order/Boot Sequence �
Diskette Drive �
Internal HDD
Floppy device �
Hard-Disk Drive
USB Storage Device
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive �
CD-ROM device �
Modular Bay HDD �
Cardbus NIC Cardbus �
Onboard NIC �
Boot POST
The level of hardware checking when performing POST: Set to "MINIMAL" (default setting), POST will only be checked if the BIOS is upgraded, the memory module is changed, or the previous POST is not completed. Set to "THOROUGH" will perform a complete set of hardware checks during the power-on self-test.
Config Warnings
Warning settings: This option is used to set whether to alarm when the system uses a lower voltage power adapter or other unsupported configuration. Set to "DISABLED" to disable the alarm, and set to "ENABLED" to enable the alarm.
Internal Modem
Built-in Modem: Use this option to enable or disable the built-in Modem. Modem is not visible in the operating system after being disabled.
LAN Controller
Network Controller: Use this option to enable or disable the PCI Ethernet controller. The device is not visible in the operating system after being disabled.
PXE BIS Policy/PXE BIS Default Policy
PXE BIS policy: This option controls how the system handles the authorization request when there is no authentication (start the overall service Boot Integrity Services (BIS)). The system can accept or reject BIS requests. When set to "Reset", BIS will be reinitialized and set to "Deny" the next time you start the computer.
Onboard Bluetooth
MiniPCI Device �
MiniPCI Status �
Wireless Control
Wireless Control: Use this option to set the control mode of MiniPCI and Bluetooth wireless devices. When set to "Application", wireless devices can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset", and the hotkey is not available. When set to "/Application", wireless devices can be enabled or disabled through applications such as "Quickset" or hotkeys. When set to "Always Off", the wireless device is disabled and cannot be enabled in the operating system.
Wireless
Wireless Devices: Use this option to enable or disable wireless devices. This setting can be changed in the operating system via the "Quickset" or "" hotkey. Whether this setting is available depends on the setting of "Wireless Control".
Serial Port �
Infrared Data Port Use this setting to avoid device resource conflicts by reassigning port addresses or disabling ports.
Parallel Mode
Parallel mode. The parallel port working mode of the control computer is "NORMAL" (AT compatible) (normal standard parallel port), "BI-DIRECTIONAL" (PS/2 compatible) (bidirectional mode, allowing two-way communication between host and peripherals) or "ECP" (extended Capabilities Ports, extended function port) (default).
Num Lock
Digital lock. Set whether the digital light (NumLock LED) is lit when the system starts. Set to "DISABLE" and the digital light remains off. Set to "ENABLE" will light up the digital light when the system starts.
Keyboard NumLock Keyboard Digital Lock: This option is used to set whether the keyboard-related error message is prompted when the system starts.
Enable Keypad
Enable Keyboard: Set to "BY NUMLOCK" to enable the numeric keypad when the NumLock light is on and there is no external keyboard connected. Set to "Only By Key" to keep the embedded keypad disabled when the NumLock light is on.
External Hot Key
External Hotkey: This setting can be used on an external PS/2 keyboard in the same way as using the keys on your laptop. If you use an ACPI operating system, such as Win2000 or WinXP, the USB keyboard cannot use keys. The keys are only available for USB keyboard in pure DOS mode. Set to "SCROLL LOCK" (default option) to enable this function, and set to "NOT INSTALLED" to disable this function.
USB Emulation
USB emulation: Use this option to use a USB keyboard, USB mouse and USB floppy drive in an operating system that does not directly support USB. This setting is automatically enabled during BIOS startup. After this feature is enabled, the simulation continues to be effective when the control is transferred to the operating system. After disabling this feature, the emulation is turned off when the control is transferred to the operating system.
Pointing Device
Pointer device: When set to "SERIAL MOUSE", the external serial mouse is enabled and the integrated touchpad is disabled. When set to "PS/2 MOUSE", if the external PS/2 mouse is connected, the integrated touchpad will be disabled. When set to "TOUCH PAD-PS/2 MOUSE" (default setting), if an external PS/2 mouse is connected, you can switch between the mouse and the touchpad. Changes take effect after the computer restarts.
Video Expansion
Video Extension: Use this option to enable or disable video extensions, adjusting lower resolutions to higher, normal LCD resolutions.
Battery
Battery Status �
Power Management �
Suspend Mode
AC Power Recovery AC Power Recovery: This option can be used to reflect the corresponding computer when the AC power adapter is re-plugged back into the system.
Low Power Mode �
Brightness
Brightness: This option sets the brightness of the monitor when the computer starts up. The default setting is half when the computer is working under power supply. The default setting is maximum when the computer is operating under power supply to the AC power adapter.
Wakeup On LAN
Wake up network: This option setting allows the computer to wake up from sleep when the network signal is connected. This setting is invalid for standby state (Standby state). Only wake up standby state in the operating system. This setting is only valid when an AC power adapter is connected.
Auto On Mod
Automatic power-on mode: Note that if the AC power adapter is not connected properly, this setting will not take effect. This option sets the computer's automatic boot time, and can set the computer to automatically turn on every day or only on weekdays. The settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Auto On Time
Automatic power-on time: This option can set the time when the system automatically powers on, and the time format is 24-hour system. Type a value or use the left and right arrow keys to set the value. The settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Dock Configuration
Docking Status
Universal Connect
General Interface: If the operating system used is WinNT 4.0 or earlier, this setting is invalid. If you often use more than one Dell docking device and want to minimize the initial time when accessing the docking station, set to "ENABLED" (default setting). If you want the operating system to generate a new system setup file for each new docking device connected to the computer, set to "DISABLED".
System Security �
Primary Password
Admin Password �
Hard-disk drive password(s) �
Password Status
Password Status: This option is used to lock the system password when the Setup password is enabled. Set this option to "Locked" and enable Setup password to place the system password is changed. This option can also be used to place the password is disabled by the user when the system starts.
System Password
Setup Password Setup Password
Post Hotkeys
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Anti-theft: This option is used to enable or disable the chassis anti-theft detection feature. When set to "Enable-Silent", if a chassis intrusion is detected during startup, no warning message will be sent. When this option is enabled and the chassis cover is open, the field will display "DETECTED".
Drive Configuration �
Diskette Drive A: Disk Drive A: If the system has a floppy drive installed, use this option to enable or disable the floppy drive
Primary Master Drive �
Primary Slave Drive
Secondary Master Drive
Secondary Slave Drive �
IDE Drive UDMA �
Hard-Disk drive Sequence �
System BIOS boot devices �
USB device �
Memory Information �
Installed System Memory System Memory System Memory: This option displays the size and model of the memory installed in the system
System Memory Speed
System Memory Channel Mode Memory Channel Mode: This option displays the memory slot settings.
AGP Aperture � Some video adapters may require more memory than the default value.
CPU information �
CPU Speed �
Bus Speed
Processor 0 ID �
Clock Speed
Cache size
Integrated Devices(LegacySelect Options) Integrated Devices
Sound �
Network Interface Controller Network Interface Controller: Enable or disable the integrated network card
Mouse Port
USB Controller
PCI Slots When disabled, all PCI cards are unavailable and cannot be detected by the operating system.
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 1: Use this option to control the operation of the built-in serial port. When set to "AUTO", if two devices are used on the same port address through serial port expansion, the built-in serial port will automatically reassign the available port addresses. The serial port uses COM1 first, and then COM2. If both addresses have been assigned to a certain port, the port will be disabled.
Parallel Port �
Mode
Mode: When set to "AT", the built-in parallel port can only output data to the connected devices. When set to PS/2, EPP or ECP mode, data can be input and output in parallel. The protocols used in these three modes are different from the maximum data transmission rate. Maximum transmission rate PS/2