Chapter 2

Running SETUP

The SETUP program defines your system’s configuration so the computer recognizes all of its devices. Because your computer was set up at the factory, the configuration information is accurate the first time you start the computer. If you change the computer’s configuration by adding optional devices, however, you need to update the SETUP settings.

The SETUP program is stored in the computer’s ROM BIOS (read-only memory, basic input/output system), so you can access it any time you turn on or reset the computer. SETUP lets you verify or change the following settings:

Current date and timeDiskette drive or printer connectionSelf test error level (Halt on)Shadow RAMPassword featureHard disk drive typeSystem booting sequenceVirus warningPower management options.

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