Using BIOS Setup
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Using BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a layer of software, called firmware, that
translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that Joybook
hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by Joybook to identify
the types of installed devices and establish special features.
You can visit http://Support.BenQ.com for latest BIOS updates.
When and How to Use BIOS Setup
You need to use BIOS Setup when:
•
You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS Setup.
•
You want to restore the factory default settings.
•
You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.
•
You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance.
• The BIOS Setup screen shown in this chapter is for your reference only. The actual
items or settings on your Joybook may differ.
• The BIOS Setup program may have been updated after the publication of this man-
ual.
• The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in
BIOS Setup.
To run BIOS Setup, press the F2 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen
during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for only a few seconds, so
you must press the F2 key quickly. The BIOS Setup main screen will appear as fol-
lows.
The BIOS Setup screen can be divided into four areas:
•
On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of available menus. Each
menu title contains a specific menu.
•
The center left column of the menu contains information regarding the current
settings of the system. If you open a pull-down menu and select an item that
provides multiple options, the left column will display a submenu where you can
make further selections.
•
The right column of the menu contains details of the CPU and system memory.
•
The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around
and making selections. When a menu item is highlighted, more detailed infor-
mation is given.
Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen
Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief descrip-
tion of keyboard usage is listed below:
Main Menu
The main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system.
•
Date and Time: sets the system date and time.
•
Internal NumLock: sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off.
When this item is enabled, you can press and hold the Fn key, and then press a
Key
Function
Left and right arrow keys
(
f
,
g
)
Selects a menu title.
Up and down arrow keys
(
h
,
i
)
•
Selects an item or option.
•
Brings up/down the value.
Enter
•
Brings up the sub-menu when an item with the
arrow
sign is selected.
•
Opens or closes the option window when an item
is selected.
Tab
Jumps from one item to another.
Esc
•
Exits BIOS Setup
.
•
Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-menu.
•
Closes the options window if one is open.
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