This section provides information on configuring the computer. The section includes information on the
TBIOS Setup Utility for configuring the system
Intel Processor Serial Number Control utility for enabling or disabling the Pentium III processor serial number (for Pentium III based systems only).
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup utility is used to configure the main components of the computer. The system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for the configuration. Unless adding optional hardware, it’s usually not necessary to run the BIOS Setup utility. However, it might be necessary to run the BIOS utility to set features that customize the system, such as setting the time and date or setting security features.
System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory. A nonvolatile memory device retains its data when system power is turned off. Nonvolatile memory is a complementary
When to Use Setup
The Setup utility allows the user to view and set system parameters. Use the Setup utility program to:
set the time and date.
update or check system parameters when adding or removing expansion options.
change or set power management features.
correct a hardware discrepancy when the
check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup.
change certain system operating parameters, such as boot device sequence and keyboard parameters.
configure system connections for peripherals such as the diskette drive, hard drives, and devices connected to the printer port and serial port.
Tcustomize the system with security features such as passwords. set system parameters after replacing the CMOS battery.
