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System Utilities
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
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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
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
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Five menu options are:

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit
To navigate through the following:

Menu - use the left and right arrow keys

Item - use the up and down arrow keys

Change parameter value - press
F5
or
F6
.

Exit - Press
Esc

Load default settings - press
F9
. Press
F10
to save changes and exit BIOS Setup
Utility
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Navigation keys
appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when making
changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item Specific Help area of
the screen.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
System information is subject to specific models.