Tyan Computer TYAN S1572 ATX user manual Entering Setup

4. BIOS Configuration

Award's BIOS has a built in setup program that allows the user to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in the battery-backed CMOS NVRAM. Entering incorrect information or for- getting your password can lock you out of your system.(refer to 3.9 for resetting of CMOS)

4.1. Entering Setup

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately and you will enter Setup. The other way to enter setup is to power on the computer, when the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.

*TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS CTRL-ALT- ESC OR DEL KEY

If the message disappears before you respond and you wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF then ON or by pressing "Reset" on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Del> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time, the system will not boot and an error message will appear on the screen. You will be asked to;

*PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP.

Figure 4.1 will appear on the sceen. The Main Menu allows you to select from the 8 setup functions and 2 exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter each sub-menu.

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