Accessing the BIOS Setup
For assistance in determining the type of BIOS installed on your Thor VX8, please refer to Technical Specifications.
Note: The "Press F2 to Enter Setup" or the "Press Del to run Setup" message may be disabled in the BIOS. The F2 key or the Del key still has the same function when the display of the message is disabled.
AMI BIOS
When you turn an Thor VX8 with AMI BIOS on, the unit starts to boot. Watch the bootup sequence and when the following is displayed:
Press DEL to run Setup
Press the Del key.
Follow the on screen prompts for cursor movement, allowable values, online help, etc.
Phoenix BIOS
When you turn an Thor VX8 with Phoenix BIOS on, the unit starts to boot. Watch the bootup sequence and when the following is displayed:
Press F2 to Enter Setup
Press the F2 key.
Follow the on screen prompts for cursor movement, allowable values, etc.
Identifying Drives in the Thor VX8
AMI BIOS
The IDE Configuration menu identifies the drives detected in the Thor VX8. The default is for all drives to be automatically detected.
Phoenix BIOS
The Main menu identifies the drives detected in the Thor VX8. The default is for all drives to be automatically detected.