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Chapter 3
3-0 Introducing
BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This
program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you
start the computer, the BIOS program gains 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. Only when these tasks are completed does it
give up control of the computer to the operating system (OS). Since the BIOS
is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is the key
factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance is at
its best.
The details of each section of the BIOS are explained in the BIOS PDF
supplemental that is located in the Manuals Section of the Installation CD.
3-1 Entering
Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing
<Delete>
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 the
“RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously
pressing
<Ctrl>
,
<Alt>
and
<Delete>
keys. If you do not press the keys at the
correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed
and you will again be asked to
Press
<F1>
to continue,
<Ctrl-Alt-Esc>
or
<Delete>
to enter Setup
For complete BIOS setup and descriptions please see the BIOS PDF located in
the Manuals Section of the Installation CD.
