4 BIOS Setup utility
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test)
process. While booting, press the key combination
Ctrl+Alt+Esc
simultaneously.
The Basic Setup Utility main menu will appear.
Note:
You must press
Ctrl+Alt+Esc
while the system is booting.
This key combination does not work during any other time.
The system supports two Setup Utility levels: Basic and Advanced.
If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed
configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are
contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press
F8
while viewing the Basic Setup main menu.
The Key Help Guide (press <Alt+H> to activate) shows you how to
move around the BIOS setup screen:
•
Use the
Up
and
Down
arrow keys to move around the Setup
Utility screen.
•
Use the
Left
and
Right
arrow keys to move to the next page or to
return to the previous page if the setup screen has more than one
page available.
•
Use the
Page Up
,
Page Down
,
+
, or
-
keys to select the options if
they are available.
•
Press
Esc
to return to the Main menu.
Note:
A parameter with an asterisk (*) mark indicates that the
parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
Also, grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not
user-configurableBasic Setup Utility main menu
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Summary of Contents for Altos G500
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