AVERATEC 7100 manual About Bios Setup, When to Use Bios Setup?, How to Run Bios Setup?

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BIOS Setup

About BIOS Setup

When to Use BIOS Setup?

You may need to run the BIOS Setup when:

An error message appears on the screen during the system boot up and requests you to run SETUP.

You want to change the default settings for customized features.

You want to reload the default BIOS settings.

How to Run BIOS Setup?

To run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the Notebook and press the [Del] key during the POST procedure. If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] keys to restart.

The screen snapshots and setting options in this chapter are for your reference only. The actual screen settings and options on your Notebook may be different because of a BIOS update.

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Contents Page Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Regulations InformationFCC Conditions Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Optical Disc Drive Notice Macrovision Notice Safety InstructionsViii Weee Statement Preface Preface Version Revision Note Date TrademarksRelease History Table of Contents XIV Security menu Exit menu Chapter Getting Started Customizing this Notebook Bios SetupGeneral Introductions How to Use This ManualGeneral Introductions Unpacking These accessories listed above may change without noticeChapter General Introductions Customizing this Notebook Bios SetupPreface Chapter CPU SpecificationsCard Slots Display Security Top-open View Product OverviewKeyboard Power ButtonCover Latch Rubber PadsStatus LED’s Cover Latch External View Audio Port ConnectorsFront View 1 Memory Card Reader Status LEDPC Card Slot Pcmcia Video ConnectorRight-side View Express Card SlotExternal CRT/VGA Port System VentsOptical Disc Drive Left-side ViewUSB Ports Rear View Bottom View Battery Release LeverBattery Lock/Unlock Switch Battery PackAC Adapter Power ManagementConnecting the AC Power Disconnecting the AC Power Removing the Battery Pack Battery PackGetting Started Replacing the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Power Using the Battery PackBattery Safety Tips Charging the Battery Pack Memory Module Installation Installing Memory module process Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Basic Operations Safety and Comfort TipsKnowing the Keyboard Typewriter Keys Typewriter KeysKeys Cursor KeysNumeric Keys  Fn Key Function Keys Windows Keys Left Button Knowing the TouchpadCursor Movement Area Right Button Drag and Drop Using the Touchpad Positioning and Moving  Point and ClickMouse Properties Window  Configuring the TouchpadAbout The Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Eject Button Inserting a CD/DVDRemoving the CD Chapter General Introductions Getting Started Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Keyboard Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting an External Mouse Connecting a Printer Connecting a WebCamConnecting Ieee 1394 Firewire devices Connecting an External Monitor or TVUsing the Built-in Modem Connecting Communication DevicesUsing a LAN Installing the PC card PC Pcmcia Card InstallationRemoving the Pcmcia Card Eject ButtonRemoving the PC Express Card PC Express Card InstallationInstalling the PC Express Card Safely Remove Hardware Bios Setup How to Run Bios Setup? About Bios SetupWhen to Use Bios Setup? Control Keys Bios Setup Menu System Time Main menuSystem Overview System Date Primary/Secondary IDE Master Advanced SettingsAMD PowerNow Technology Advanced menuLegacy USB Support 1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device Boot menuQuiet Boot Security menu Security SettingsChange Supervisor/User Password Bios Setup Discard Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsExit menu Save Changes and Exit