NEC VXi manual Introducing BIOS Setup, Entering BIOS Setup, 3-2Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Introducing BIOS Setup

Your NEC Versa VXi computer comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to set password features that protect your system from unauthorized use.

Use BIOS Setup to:

!set the current time and date

!customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware

!secure your system with a password

!balance your performance needs with power conservation.

Entering BIOS Setup

Access the BIOS utility at power-on. Just press F2 when the following prompt appears.

Press <F2> to Enter BIOS Setup.

When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and displays the current CMOS RAM settings.

If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep and a message: “Press <F1> to resume.” If you press F1, the system enters BIOS Setup automatically. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the error message that appears above the prompt (taking notes if you want), and press F2. You will see this message if your CMOS battery becomes fully discharged.

3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility