What Is a Dell Splash Screen?
The splash screen on Dell computers is the full-screen logo that appears on the computer monitor right after the computer is turned on. While splash screens are normally used to provide decoration while your computer boots up, they also allow you to access your computer's setup and boot menus.
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Description
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The splash screen on Dell computers features the blue Dell logo against a black background. At the lower left corner of the screen is an Energy Star logo; at the lower right a logo for your computer's processor; and at the top right of the screen are setup options.
Energy Star
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The logo from Energy Star, a standard created by the U.S. government in 1992, signifies that your Dell computer is energy-efficient.
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Processor
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The logo in the lower right-hand corner of the screen signifies your computer's central processing unit (or CPU) company, most commonly Intel or AMD.
Function
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The purpose of the Dell splash screen is to mask the behind-the-scenes start-up routine your computer is going through by displaying a graphic.
Options
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Repeatedly press one of the keys displayed in the upper-right corner to access the system setup or boot menu.
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