BIOS

The Microsoft Windows operating system is installed before shipping. The default BIOS parameters are configured at that time. In most cases, it is unnecessary to modify the BIOS parameters.

Generally, it is only necessary to enter the BIOS setup to change the boot order of the drives.

This section is not intended to detail all features of the BIOS, instead it is intended to cover the most commonly used setup options.

!CAUTION - Be very careful when using this utility to modify BIOS Setup parameters. The Thor VM1 may generate unex- pected results when incorrect or conflicting parameter values are entered. Selecting incorrect or invalid options may re- quire the Thor VM1 to be returned for repairs.

The parameters should only be modified by Information Services personnel or the system administrator.

Accessing the BIOS Setup

When the Embedded BIOS screen (Phoenix Technologies) is displayed press the Del key to enter BIOS setup.

Use the arrow keys to move around the screen.

To access and modify the BIOS on the Thor VM1, an external keyboard must be attached.

Boot Order

To view or edit the boot order, select the Boot tab.

By default, the first device in the boot order is USB Hard Drive.

The second device is the Windows CE Image.

!• If the USB drive contains a bootable sector, the Thor VM1 boots from the USB drive.

•If the USB drive does not contain a bootable sector, the Thor VM1 does not boot. Remove the USB drive and boot the Thor VM1 again.If a USB drive, such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM1, the device attempts to boot from the USB drive:

Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit the BIOS setup, select the Exit tab and select one of these options:

•Save Setting and Restart

•Exit Setup without Saving Changes

•Reload Factory-Defaults and Restart

Thor VM1 Recovery DVD

A recovery DVD is available to restore the operating system on your Thor VM1 to the same state it had when it was shipped from the factory. The recovery DVD may not reload all factory installed software. Recovery DVDs are available for English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, Germain and Thai languages.

Contact Technical Assistance (page 9-1)for information on the recovery DVD and for assistance installing other factory loaded software..

Upgrading the Thor VM1

There may be firmware and BIOS upgrades available for the Thor VM1. Contact Technical Assistance (page 9-1)for upgrade information and instructions. In some cases, it may be necessary to upgrade firmware before upgrading the operating system.

Contact Technical Assistance (page 9-1)for upgraded firmware or operating system files. Follow the upgrade instructions provided by Technical Assistance.

!The Thor VM1 must be connected to external power before upgrading the BIOS, firmware or operating systems.

If the Thor VM1 is operating on UPS battery power, the upgrade process does not initiate and the Thor VM1 is not up- graded.

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