NEC VT 300 Series manual BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Utility

The AMI BIOS Setup utility program is used to configure the main components of your computer.

Your system ships from the factory with the correct system parameters for your configuration. Unless you add optional hardware, you do not need to run the BIOS Setup utility to operate your system. However, you might wish to run the Setup utility to set features that customize your system, such as 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 in your system is stored in a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory chip backed up by a battery on the system board. The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory and maintains configuration information when system power is off (see “Battery Replacement” in Chapter 5).

NEC CSD 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 the current parameters if you ever need to replace the battery.

Configuring the System 3-5