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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/ouput 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 it. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 during POST.
Main | System Devices | Security | Others | Boot | Exit | ||
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| Item Specific Help |
System Time: | [11:21:00] |
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System Date: | [09/11/2001] |
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Floppy Drive: | 1.44MB, 3½” |
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Quiet Boot: |
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LCD Display stretch: | [Enabled] |
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System Memory: | 640 KB |
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Extended Memory: | 113664 KB |
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BIOS Ver. |
| V0.01 |
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F1 Help | ↑↓ | Select Item | F5/F6 | Change Values |
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| F9 Setup Defaults |
Esc Exit | ←→ Select Menu | Enter | Select > | F10 Save and Exit | |||
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Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
There are six menu options: Main, System Devices, Security, Others, Boot and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
•To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (← →).
•To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (↑↓).
•To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.
•A plus sign (+) indicates the item has
