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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of
computer. Generally speaking, the computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to
run this utility.
However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Otherwise, you can also refer to
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Invoking BIOS Setup
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2
during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on
the left-bottom side of the screen).
There are six prime items in the BIOS Setup Utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.
In the coming pages, we will explain the BIOS Setup Utility by item.
Note:
During setup, all Fn function keys and power saving function are disabled.
Part
Description
Information
Display the system informations.
Main
Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system
parameters.
Advanced
Provides advanced setting of the system.
Security
Provides security setting of the system.
Boot
Allows the user to specify the boot options.
Exit
Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.
System Utilities
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