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Dell Precision 5820 Tower Owner's Manual

General options

Table 1. GeneralThe table describes the general system setup options.
OptionDescription
System Information

This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

The options are:
  • System Information
  • Memory Configuration
  • Processor Information
  • PCI Information
  • Device Information
Boot Sequence

Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.

The options are:

  • Diskette Drive
  • USB Storage Device
  • CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
  • Onboard NIC
  • Internal HDD
Boot List Option

Allows you to change the boot list options.

Click one of the following options:
  • Legacy
  • UEFI—Default
Advanced Boot Options

Allows you to Enable Legacy Option ROMs.

The options are:
  • Enable Legacy Option ROMs—Default
  • Enable Attempt Legacy Boot
UEFI Boot Path Security

Allows you to control whether the system prompts the user to enter the Admin password when booting to a UEFI boot path.

Click one of the following options:
  • Always, Except Internal HDD—Default
  • Always
  • Never
Date/Time

Allows you to set the date and time. The change to the system date and time takes effect immediately.


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