You need to run the SETUP program the first time you use your computer. If your system was configured for you, you may still need to set the date and time. If your system came unconfigured, you need to define how it is set up. You may need to run the program again later if you change your configuration.
SETUP is stored in the computer’s ROM BIOS
Current date and time
Type of diskette drive(s) and hard disk drive(s)
System memory
Type of video display adapter
Keyboard options
Processor speed
P a s s w o r d
System booting sequence
External cache
Shadow and memory mapping options.
The configuration information is stored in an 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.
Setting Up Your System |