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Chapter 3: BIOS
3.0 BIOS Setup Utility
With the BIOS setup utility, you can modify BIOS settings and control the special features of your
computer. The setup utility uses a number of menus for making changes and turning the special
features on or off.
NOTE All menus are based on a typical system. The actual menus displayed on your
screen may be different and depend on the hardware and features installed in
your computer.
To start the BIOS setup utility:
a. Turn on or reboot your system
b. Press <F2> to start BIOS setup utility
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
BIOS Version 1.00.xx
Enable ACPI [Enabled]
Installed OS [Win2000/XP]
Reset Configuration Data [Yes]
System Time [12:59:59]
System Date [11/01/2002]
NumLock [Enabled]
System Information
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field
F1 Help Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
To select an item
Use the left/right () arrow keys to make a selection
To display a sub-menu (A pointer “4” marks all sub menus)
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>.