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BIOS setup
BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system's
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already
properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility.
You will need to run this utility under the following conditions:
•
When changing the system configuration
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When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS
setup
Note:
If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery
may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration
values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.
•
When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts
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When making changes to the Power Management configuration
•
When changing the password or making other changes to the
security setup
BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of
the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when
power is turned off.
Before you run BIOS setup, make sure that you have saved all open
files. The system reboots immediately after you close the setup.
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Summary of Contents for Altos G320 Series
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Page 11: ...1 System tour ...
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Page 32: ...2 System setup 22 ...
Page 33: ...3 System upgrade ...
Page 53: ...4 BIOS setup ...
Page 81: ...5 Troubleshooting ...
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Page 97: ...Appendix A System management utility ...
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Page 105: ...Appendix B SATA RAID configuration ...