Appendix A
System Setup Program
This appendix describes the system setup program, which is used to change the system configuration information stored in CMOS and NVRAM on the sys- tem board.
To enter the system setup program, follow these steps:
1.Turn on (or reboot) the system.
2.When prompted, press <Del> immediately.
If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the system complete the load operation. Then shut down the system and try again.
NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied the operating system.
System Setup Screens
The system setup program consists of a number of menus and submenus with configuration options and information. The menu bar provides access to the fol- lowing five screens:
•Main screen — Provides settings for the basic system configuration
•Advanced screen — Provides detailed settings for some system features
•Security screen — Provides indications and settings for system password and setup password
•Power screen — Provides settings for system
•Exit screen — Provides selections for saving and loading the configurations and options
In addition to these screens, options identified by a right arrow (see Figure
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