Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of computer. Generally speaking, the 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. Otherwise, you can also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Invoking BIOS Setup
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the
There are six prime items in the BIOS Setup Utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. In the coming pages, we will explain the BIOS Setup Utility by item.
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Information | Display the system informations. |
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Main | Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system |
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Security | Provides security setting 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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Note: During setup, all Fn function keys and power saving function are disabled.
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