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Chapter 3Software Installation
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your
screen and the memory count begins.
After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:
Press DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or
press the “Reset” button located on the front panel of your computer.
You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and
<Del> keys simultaneously.
If you have set a password and selected “System” in the Security Op-
tion of the BIOS Features Setup menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter
Setup. Type in the correct password and press <Enter>.
If you selected “Setup” in the Security Option, you will be prompted for
the password only when you try to enter Setup. Refer to the “BIOS
Features Setup” section for more information.
Award CMOS Setup Utility
While booting up, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> to
enter the Setup utility. A screen similar to the one on the next page will
appear.