Acer G520 series manual Entering BIOS setup

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Entering BIOS setup

Power on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During bootup, press <F2> to enter the BIOS setup screen.

Note: Note: You must press <F2> while the system is booting. This hot key does not work at any other time.

There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the six major BIOS menus:

•Main

•Advanced

•Boot

•Security

•Server

•Exit

The parameters on the screens shown in this User’s guide display default system values. These values may not be the same as those in your system.

Note the following reminders when moving around the setup screen:

•Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to the previous screen.

•Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select an item.

•Use the + and - keys to select an option.

Note: You can configure a parameter that is enclosed in square brackets. Grayed-out items have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.

•Use the Tab key to select a field.

•Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen.

Note: When a parameter is preceded by a (>), it means that a submenu screen is available.