INSYS StyleNote M74*S series, User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Operating System Setup
If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, make sure you
configure the appropriate OS setting in the BIOS before installing a new operating system (
Note : If you have installed
the Windows Vista/Win 7 operating system with AHCI mode enabled, DO NOT disable AHCI mode or you will
need to reinstall the Windows OS).
1. Start-up the computer and press < F2 > to enter the BIOS .
2. Go to the Advanced menu, select “ Installed O/S ” and make sure the appropriate operating system is selected.
3. Go to the Exit menu and select “ Exit Saving Changes” (or press F10 and select “ Yes ” then press Enter) and
press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer.
Figure 1 - 2 - Advanced BIOS Menu
Main A Advanced Security Boot Exit
F1 Help Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Item Specific Help
Advanced
Select the operating
system installed
on your system which
you will use most
commonly.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Installed O/S: [ Vista / Win 7 ]
SATA Mode Selection: [AHCI]
Legacy USB Support: [Enabled]
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled]
Power on Boot Beep [Disabled]
Battery Low Alarm Beep: [Disabled]
Embedded Share Memory [128MB]
Only available if Windows Vista/ Win 7
is selected as the O/S.
SATA Mode Selection
Make sure that you have selected the appro-
priate
SATA Mode Selection for your hard
disk. If you have installed the Vista O/S with
AHCI or IDE mode selected, do not change
the setting (otherwise you will need to rein-
stall your O/S).