Setup

Configuration Utility

5

In this Chapter

Introduction, 5-1

Main Menu, 5-3

Advanced Menu, 5-4

Security Menu, 5-6

Power Menu, 5-7

Exit Menu, 5-11

NOTE:

1.The SCU screen shots shown

in this chapter are for your

reference only. The actual

This chapter tells you how to configure your system using the SCU (Setup Configuration Utility).

Introduction

SCU allows you to configure the BIOS settings. Those settings are vital for your notebook to identify the types of installed devices as well as to utilize special features. Typical menu items include Date and Time, the types of disk drives, and the amount of memory. Special features include Power Saving and Security.

The settings information is stored in the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) RAM, which is powered by a RTC backup battery.

You may need to run SCU when:

You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SCU.

You want to restore the factory default settings.

You want to modify some specific settings.

Starting SCU

SCU is built into the system board. To run SCU, press [F10] during system startup. The main SCU screen appears as shown in Figure 5-1.

items on your notebook may

differ.

2.The SCU program may have

been updated after the

publication of this manual.

Main

Advanced

Security Power

 

Peripheral and Memory

 

 

 

 

Floppy Drive A = Disabled

Hard Drive 0

 

= 4112

MB

Hard Drive 1

 

= 1277

MB

Base

=

640 KB

 

 

Extended

= 16368 KB

 

 

Total RAM

= 17392 KB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

Item Specific Help

Configure Startup

Conditions. (Date

and Time, Display,

Boot conditions,

etc.)

<Up/Down>

Select Item

<Esc>

Cancel

<Left/Right>

Select Menu

<Enter>

Toggle Value

Figure 5-1. Main SCU Screen

My Presario – Getting Started

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