AVERATEC 2300 Using the Bios Setup Utility, Bios Setup Menu, Starting the Bios Setup Utility

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Appendix A

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup Menu

The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly. Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer’s start-up configuration. For example, you can change the security and power management routines of your system.

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting, that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears. If your computer is already on, shut down your computer completely (power off) and restart it and then press the F2 key to enter the setup utility.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Appendix a Page Page Getting Started Inventory Safety and Maintenance Options ChecklistsFeatures Where to Look For Information About Your ComputerAbout Windows Turning on the Computer for the First Time Quick StartAdjusting the Brightness Making a Startup Disk Turning off Your ComputerDevelop good ergonomic work habits Tape your business card to the notebook and accessoriesTips for New Owners Take responsibility for backing up your dataConsider using a lock Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying casePage Page Getting Started Hardware and SoftwareFront View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View LED Status Indicators Power IndicatorsIcon Light Description Function Keys Numeric KeypadFunction key Description Touchpad Touchpad Precautions DraggingScrolling lines Removing a Disk Precautions for Handling DVD and CD DiscsOptical Drive Inserting a DiskConnecting the Printer Installing a Card PC Express Card SlotRemoving a Card Connecting to an External Monitor Graphics SystemScreen Controls Chapter Communication Components Fax/ModemAnti-electromagnetic wave clip Wireless LAN button Information about the Wireless LAN buttonPage Making Connections Left Side ConnectorsPC Express 34/54 Card Slot Right Side ConnectorsDisk Eject Button USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus PortsMicrophone-in Jack Front Side ConnectorsWireless LAN On/Off switch MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 Card reader slotLAN RJ-45 Jack Fax/modem RJ-11 JackPage Recovering your System from the Hard Drive System Recovery SoftwarePage Battery Calibration Power ManagementLow Battery Alarms Monitoring Battery PowerInitiating Suspend Mode Power Saving ModesBattery Charging Suspend ModePower Button Settings Power Saving TipsChanging the Battery When to Replace the BatteryHeat Considerations Page Using the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup MenuStarting the Bios Setup Utility   Navigating and Entering Information in BiosMain Menu Bios Setup UtilityAdvanced Menu Boot menu Security menu Change Supervisor PasswordExit Options Save Changes and Exit Exit menuExiting and Saving Change User PasswordChange Supervisor Password Resetting the Cmos to Default SettingsPage Frequently Asked Questions My computer alerts Cmos Battery Low, what can I do? Save configuration changes and exit setup? OKCancel Page Statements Federal Communications Commission StatementDeclaration of Conformity About The Modem Canadian Department of Communications Battery Caution Battery Disposal