Parker Hannifin PA Series Using the BIOS Utility, Entering Setup, PA PowerStation User Guide

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Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation

Using the BIOS Utility

3The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased.

Every computer with a motherboard includes a special chip referred to as the BIOS or ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The BIOS includes instructions to interact with the computer hardware. It also includes a test which ensures that the computer meets requirements to boot up properly. If the computer encounters an error during the test, you either hear a combination of beeps or see an error message on the screen.

Error messages can be fatal or non-fatal. Generally, the system can continue the boot up sequence with a non-fatal error. These are usually displayed on the screen along with the following instructions:

Press <F1> to RESUME

Write down the error message and press the F1 key to continue booting the system. If you want to change BIOS settings, refer to the following sections.

Using the BIOS Utility

Entering Setup

Before changing any of the BIOS settings, shut down the system and connect a keyboard to the PowerStation.

1Turn on the PowerStation.

2Press the F1 key while the system splash screen displays to enter the BIOS setup utility.

When the BIOS utility is displayed, press a letter key or use the arrow keys to navigate through the menu.

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Parker Hannifin PA Series manual Using the BIOS Utility, Entering Setup, PA PowerStation User Guide