Siemens PC 670 manual Modifying the Device Configuration with Setup

Configuring the Computing Unit in BIOS Setup Release 04/02

5.1Modifying the Device Configuration with SETUP

Changing the Device Configuration

The device configuration of your computing unit is preset for working with the software supplied to you. You should only modify the preset values if you have performed technical modifications to your device or if a fault occurs when the unit is powered up.

BIOS SETUP Program

The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. The system configuration settings are stored in the battery-protected memory of the computing unit.

You can use BIOS Setup to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the time of day and date.

Incorrect BIOS Data

If there are detected incorrect BIOS data during the boot process you are asked by the BIOS to

SStart BIOS SETUP by pressing F2 or

Scontinue booting by pressing F1.

start SETUP

On completion of the startup test, the BIOS gives you the opportunity of starting the SETUP program The following message appears on the display:

PRESS < F2> to enter SETUP

To start SETUP, proceed as follows:

1.Reset the computing unit (warm or cold reset).

2.Press the key F2 until the BIOS message is displayed.

BIOS SETUP menus

The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You will find information on the ”Item Specific Help” part of the specific menu for the selected SETUP value.

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