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Invoking BIOS Setup Utility
The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when “Press <F2> to
enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST.
The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their
system. The features are divided into 5 parts as follows:
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Information: Display the system informations.
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Main: Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
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Security: Provides security settings of the system.
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Boot: Allows the user to specify the boot options.
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Exit: Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.
Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware
information.
Important
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square
brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the
bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this information carefully when
making changes to parameter values. Please note that system
information is subject to different models.
Important
The system information is subject to different models.