Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press mduring POST (when “Press <F2> to enter “Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).
The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility
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Information | Display the system informations |
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Main | Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT |
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Advanced | Provides advanced settings of the system |
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Security | Provides security settings of the system |
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Boot | Allows the user to specify the boot options |
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Exit | Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup |
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During setup,all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled.
There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.
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