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chapter 2 bios setup and security feature
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The
Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to
easily configure and change the settings.
The BIOS contains manufacture’s default settings for the computer’s standard operations. However, there are
occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS. For example, you may need to
configure the BIOS power management (APM) settings if you are using DOS, or non-Windows operating
system.
The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users. This is an important feature because a great
deal of vital information is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be prevented. Later
in this chapter, you will learn how to use this security feature.
