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.
For latest BIOS updates, visit http://Support.BenQ.com.
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 manual.
• 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 at the time. The BIOS
Setup main screen will appear as follows.
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 right column of the menu provides keyboard instructions for
moving around and making selections. When a menu item is
highlighted, more detailed information is given.
Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen
Keyboard information can be found on the right column of the menu. A
brief description of keyboard usage is listed below:
Key
Function
Left and right arrow
keys (
I
,
J
)
Selects a menu title.
Up and down arrow
keys (
K
,
L
)
Selects an item or option.
H20 Setup Utility
Digital TV
<Disabled>
Enable CPU State supoprt
<Enabled>
Select Item
Select Screen
Enter
Select
SubMenu
F9 = Setup Defaults
F10 = Save and Exit
Esc = Exit
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