Re: Entering setup

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57E43AAC-8672-4C7C-8CB1-7415D366DC29@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Chuck Le Mieux <ChuckLeMieux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a new computer from Dell and want to go to the setup
> program. But pressing DEL on startup doesn't seem to work.
>
> Is there a special key code for a Dell?

Recent Dell computers I've worked on use the F2 key to access 
Setup. If that doesn't work consult the manual that came with 
your system or go to Dell's support site to access the 
appropriate documentation.

Good luck

Nepatsfan 


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