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 start the computer it checks the settings, and if it discovers a difference between the information in CMOS RAM and your system’s configuration, it prompts you to run SETUP. You see a message such as the following:

CMOS memory mismatchRun SETUPYou also see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:Press F1 to continue or Delete to run SETUPIf this happens, press to run SETUP and correct the setting.

Starting the SETUP Program

To start SETUP, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already on, turn it off, wait 20 seconds, and then turn it on again.) After the self test, you see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:

Press Delete to run SETUPAs soon as you see this message, press

If you do not press within approximately five seconds, the computer starts loading the operating system and you will not be able to run SETUP. If this happens, restart or reset the computer and try again.

2-2 Running SETUP