The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.

Whenever you reboot the computer, it checks the settings, and if it discovers a difference between the information in the CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration, it prompts you to run SETUP. You see a message describing the error as well as the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:

Press <Fl> to run SETUP or <F2> to continue

If this happens, pressto run SETUP and correct the setting.

Another SETUP option displays information about your system board. This information provides a useful reference about jumper and DIP switch settings, SIMM configuration, and hot key combinations. See page 2-17 for more information.

SETUP also lets you restore the default values for your configuration. This is useful if you have made changes but don’t want to keep them; you can restore all the default settings. See “Loading Default SETUP Values” on page 2-17.

2-2 Running the SETUP Program