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4.4 BIOS Setup Program
This chapter provides basic information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests
you to run BIOS SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Note:
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be
slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
Entering BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> or <DEL> key to enter
Setup. You can also press <F8> when the message below is on screen to bring up the
Boot Menu.
“Press <Del> or <F2> to enter BIOS setup Menu”
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart
the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Function Keys
Figure 241:
BIOS function keys
After entering the BIOS, the first screen you will see is the System Status Menu.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program loads up with only one mode and loads up on the System
Status page by default.
