Cincoze DC-1100, User Manual

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DC-1100
Compact Size Fanless Computer
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 BIOS Introduction
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program located on a Flash Memory on the
motherboard. When you start the computer, the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first
operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary
hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware
synchronization.
BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup. If the
message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system
to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
<←> <→> Move to select screen
<↑> <↓> Move to select item
<Esc> Quit the BIOS Setup
<Enter> Select item
<Page Up/+> Increases the numeric value or makes changes
<Page Down/-> Decreases the numeric value or makes changes
<Tab> Select setup fields
<F1> General help
<F2> Previous value
<F7> Boot device select
<F3> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save configuration and Exit
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys
( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can
be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You
can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then
you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If
you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.