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 (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
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| PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility |
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| Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit |
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| CPU Type |
| Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1GHz |
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| System Memory | 640 KB |
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| Extended Memory | XXXXXX KB |
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| HDD1 Serial Number | XXXXXX |
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| System BIOS Version |
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| VGA BIOS Version | XXXX |
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| KBC Version: | 02.13.29 |
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| Serial Number | 12345678901234567 |
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| Asset Tag Number |
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| Product Name | TravelMate C110 |
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| Manufacture Name | Acer |
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| UUID Num ber |
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| F1 Help | Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc |
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| Exit | Select Menu | Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit |
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w/ ykeys, then press e.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
Press the w/ ykeys to move between the parameters.
Press the z/ xkeys to change the value of a parameter.
Press the key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are shown at the bottom of the screen.
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