Running the Bios Setup, Entering the Bios Setup Screen

Running the BIOS Setup

This Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings. Attention: You should be very careful using BIOS settings as you could render you computer unusable if you do not understand what you are doing. The BIOS allows you to set up a password to limit access to the computer (not just Windows). Unauthorized access to the computer can thus be prevented.

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen

First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-On Self Test), that is, the computer is starting up, press the DEL key to activate the BIOS Setup Utility.

You may need to press DEL key fairly quickly. If the system loads Windows, then you know you have missed it. Restart and make sure you press the DEL button earlier.

Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen

When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.

BIOS Action Keys

Function Key	Command	Description
		Leaves a sub-menu to return to the
ESC	Exit	previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup
		while saving changes.
Enter	Go to Sub Screen	Shows the Sub Menu
F1	General Help	Shows the Help Screen
F10	Save and Exit	Saves changes and reboots the
F10	Save and Exit	computer.
		computer.
<Tab>	Select a field	Selects the next field.
↑	Select an item	Selects the next upper item.

↓	Select an item	Selects the next lower item.

-	Lower value	Selects the next value within a field.
+	Higher value	Selects the next value within a field.

Modifying the BIOS Settings

The BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub-menus. Each menu item is described in this section.

Main Setup