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BIOS SETUP
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The IN440EX-D motherboard uses AWARD BIOS, which is stored in a Flash
EEPROM and can be upgraded by a floppy disk-based program. The BIIOS
has a built-in Setup Program that allows users to modify the basic system
configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated battery-
backed memory, called CMMOS RAM that retains the information when the
power is turned off. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the
system’s central processing, memory and I/O subsystems. The AWARD
BIOS has been customized by adding important, nonstandard, features such
as virus and password protection, power management, and detailed fine-
tuning of the chipset which controls the system. The remainder of this
manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your
system using the BIOS Setup.
5.1.
How To Enter BIOS Setup
The AWARD BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the
computer. The BIOS reads system configuration information in CMOS RAM
and begins the process of checking the system and configuring it through the
power-on self test (POST). When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS
seek an operation system on the data storage devices (hard drive, floppy
drive, etc.). The BIOS launches the operating system and hands over control
of system operation to it.
To start Setup, press the <Del> key during boot-up before or while a
message similar to this appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during
POST (Power On Self Test):
Press DEL if you want to enter SETUP
If the above message disappears before you have responded and you still
wish to enter Setup, reboot the system to try again by pressing the “RESET”
button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing
the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys.
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP
5.1.1.
Setup Keys
These keys help you navigate in Setup:
<↑>
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<↓>
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