Running the SETUP Program
Be sure to run SETUP the first time you use your computer
so you can make sure it is configured correctly. (You also may
need to run SETUP again if you change your configuration.)
SETUP lets you verify or change the following:
C u r r e n t d a t e a n d t i m e
Type of diskette drive(s) and hard disk drive(s)
S y s t e m m e m o r y
V i d e o d i s p l a y t y p e
K e y b o a r d o p t i o n s
P r o c e s s o r s p e e d
Internal cache function
S h a d o w o p t i o n s
Processor chip features
SETUP is stored in the computer’s ROM BIOS, so you can run it
any time. The configuration information resides in an area of
memory called CMOS RAM. A battery backs up this memory
so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.
Starting the SETUP Program
You can run SETUP whenever you turn on or reset your
computer. After performing power-on diagnostics, your
computer displays the following prompt:
P r e s s F 2 t o r u n t h e s e t u p u t i l i t y
1-10
Setting Up Your System
