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Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CP
Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ Latitude™ CP
Overview Entering the System Setup
Program
Using the System Setup
Program
System Setup Options
Overview
Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system
configuration information stored in NVRAM. If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates
an error message for each incorrect configuration setting.
You can use the System Setup program as follows:
● To set or change user-selectable features-for example, your password or power
management features
● To verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of
system memory
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 for future reference.
If the computer is using the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system, you must use the
System Setup program to view and change your system configuration.
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