3-4 Configuring the System

BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility lets you configure the main components of your
system. The utility is r esident in the system FLASH mem ory and does not
require a diskette or an oper ating system present to r un.
Your system ships from th e fa ctory with the correct system p ar ameters for
your configu r ation. Unl ess you add opti on al hardwar e, you do not need to
run the BIOS Setup Utility to operate your system. However, you might
wish to run the BIOS Setup Utility to set features that customize your
system, such as securit y fea t ures.
NECC recommends that you print out or write down your current BIOS
Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you
restore your system to th e current parameters if you n eed to have the
CMOS battery replaced.

How to Start Setup

To start the BIOS Setup Utility, follow these steps.
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. Press F2 at the NEC startup scr een (F2 appears on the bottom of the
screen). You have about five s e conds to pre s s F2.
Setup’s Main Menu window appear s similar to the followin g screen.
Note
The followi ng screen is a t y pical screen f or a system wit h a
6.0-GB hard drive. The act ual settings on the Main Menu a nd Advanced
Menu screens depend upon the hardware installed in your system.