IBM 2193, 2194, 6345 Changing parameter settings, Loading the default settings

BIOS Setup configuration 6-7
Changing parameter settings
In the Setup menus, all configuration info rmation that y ou c an ch ange is e nclos ed in
brackets like these: [ ]. You cannot change any information that is not enclosed in
brackets. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight options then press Enter to
display a menu. When changing the setting of a particular parameter, highlight the
setting then use the left- or right-arrow key to change the setting. Refer to the
section “Setup parameters” on page 6-9 for details on the configurable parameters
in each menu.
Loading the default settings
When you purchase an IBM personal computer, i t is al ready c onfig ured for use. The
original configuration settings, also called factory or default settings, are stored in
the CMOS. Setup includes an option, Load Default Settings, that lets y o u reload the
original configuration at any time.
If you have made changes in Setup but would like to restore the default settings,
follow these steps:
1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility menu, highlight the option Load Default
Settings then press Enter. A dialog box appears confirming if you want to
load the default settings.
2. Type Y to select Yes, then press Enter.
3. Highlight the Save & Exit Setup option, then press Enter.
A dialog box appears saying “SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?”
4. Type Y to select Yes, then press Enter to save the changes in CMOS.
You must load the Setup default settings in the following instances:
• when you replace the system battery
• when you customize your system configuration settings and some resource
assignments conflict causing the computer to stop responding