Acer Aspire Z1620, Service Manual

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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
when
a problem arises.
To activate the utility, press
F2
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of
screen.
The default parameter of
F12 Boot Menu
is set to
Disabled
. To change the boot device without
entering
BIOS Setup Utility
, set the parameter to
Enabled
.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press
F12
during POST to enter the
multi-boot menu.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
Six menu options are:

Main

Advanced

Power

Security

Boot Options

Exit
To navigate through the following:

Screen - use the left and right arrow keys

Item - use the up and down arrow keys

Select - press
Enter

Change options - press
+
or
–

Load User-defined defaults - press
F7

Save as User-defined - press
F8

Optimized Defaults - press
F9
(When access level is Administrator)

Save & Exit - press
F10

Exit - Press
Esc
NOTE:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Read parameter
help carefully when making changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in
the Item Specific Help area of the screen.
NOTE:
System information is subject to specific models.