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System Setup

Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 Service Manual

  Overview

  Clearing Forgotten Passwords

  Clearing CMOS Settings

  Flashing the BIOS

Overview

Use system setup 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

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
   
   
2. When the blue 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 to display, and then press <F2>. If you press <F2> before you are prompted, 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 Turning Off Your Computer) and try again.

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 options list, active options field, and key functions.

System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.

System Info
Product name	Displays the product name.
Bios Version	Displays the BIOS version number.
Input Service Tag
Service Tag	Displays the service tag of the computer.
Asset Tag	Displays the asset tag of the computer if present.
Memory Information
Memory Installed	Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB.
Memory Available	Indicates the amount of memory available in MB.
Memory Technology	Indicates the memory technology; DDR3.
Memory Speed	Indicates the memory speed in MHz.
CPU Information
Genuine Intel (R) CPU	Displays type of CPU.
CPU ID/uCode ID	Displays the CPU ID/micro code.
CPU Speed	Displays the processor speed.
Current QPI speed	Displays the current QPI speed.
Cache L2	Displays the processor L2 cache size.
Standard CMOS Features
System Time	Displays current time in hh:mm:ss format.
System Date	Displays the current date in mm:dd:yy format.
SATA1	Displays the SATA1 drive integrated in the computer.
SATA2	Displays the SATA2 drive integrated in the computer.
SATA3	Displays the SATA3 drive integrated in the computer.
SATA4	Displays the SATA4 drive integrated in the computer.
SATA5	Displays the SATA5 drive integrated in the computer.
ESATA	Displays the ESATA drive integrated in the computer.
Advanced Bios Features
Bootup Num Lock	ON or OFF (ON by default).
ACPI APIC support	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
Boot Configuration Features
First Boot Device	Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Removable; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Disabled (Removable by default).
Second Boot Device	Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Removable; CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Disabled (CD/DVD by default).
Hard Disk Drives	Set boot hard disk drive from the available list.
CD/DVD Drives	Set boot CD/DVD drive from the available list.
CPU Configuration
XD Bit Capacity	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
Intel(R)Speed Step(tm) Tech	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
Intel(R) C State Tech	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
C State package limit	Auto, C1, C3, or C6 (Auto by default).
Integrated Devices
USB Functions	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
HD Audio Controller	Enabled, Disabled, or HDMI only (Enabled by default).
Onboard IEEE1394 Controller	Enabled, Disabled or Auto (Enabled by default).
LAN RTL 8111C Device	Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default).
LAN Option ROM	Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default).
JMicron 363 ATA Controller	Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default).
ICH SATA Configuration
Configure SATA 1-5 as	AHCI or RAID (AHCI by default).
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time Out	Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need more time to boot.
Power Management Setup
Suspend Mode	Specifies the suspend type. The default is S3.
AC Recovery	Specifies the behavior of the computer after recovering from a power failure. On — The computer turns on after it recovers from a power failure. Off — The computer remains turned off. This is the default state. Last — The computer returns to the power state it was in before the power failure.
Remote Wake Up	This option turns on the computer when a user tries to access the computer through the LAN (enabled by default).
Auto Power On	Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically (disabled by default).
Frequency/Voltage Control
QPI frequency	Displays QPI Bus transition speed.
Memory Ratio	Sets the ratio between memory clock and the base frequency.
CPU Core(Non Turbo) Ratio	Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency.
Advance DRAM Configuration
Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech	Enabled or Disabled (enabled by default).
BIOS Security Features
Supervisor Password	Status of supervisor password installed.
User Password	Status of user password installed.
Change Supervisor Password	Allows to set the desired supervisor password.
Change User Password	Allows to set the desired user passwords only if the supervisor password is set.
Exit
Exit Options	Provides options to Load Optimal Default, Save Changes and Exit, and Exit Without Saving.

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Boot Options

• Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
  
  
• CD/DVD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive. If no CD/DVD is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.
  
  
• USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
  
  

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored.

1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.
   
   
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
   
   
3. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.
   
   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 and try again.
   
   The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.
   
   
4. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.
   
   

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup).
   
   
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
   
   

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
   
   
4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of device.
   
   

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Locate the 2-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   

4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the connector.
   
   
5. Power on the system to clear the password.
   
   
6. Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
   
   
7. Replace the 2-pin jumper plug to enable the password feature.
   
   
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

Clearing CMOS Settings

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Locate the 3-pin CMOS connector (CLR_CMOS) on the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   

4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on 1 and 2.
   
   
5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
   
   
6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
   
   
7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

Flashing the BIOS

If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

1. Turn on the computer.
   
   
2. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
   
   

NOTE: For non U.S. regions, choose your country/region from the drop-down list at the bottom of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your computer.

3. Click Download Now to download the file.
   
   
4. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
   
   

The File Download window appears.

5. Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.
   
   

The Save In window appears.

6. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
   
   

The file downloads to your desktop.

7. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
   
   

The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the download BIOS update file.

8. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
   
   

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

1. Turn on the computer
   
   

NOTE: If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.

2. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer.
   
   

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot.

3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
   
   
4. Click Load Defaults and click OK in pop-up window to reset the computer defaults.
   
   
5. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive.
   
   
6. Press <Esc> and click Yes in the pop-up window to save configuration changes.
   
   
7. The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically.
   
   

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