Chapter 5
The SETUP Program
This chapter tells you how to configure your system using the SETUP program.
Introduction
The SETUP program allows you to enter the system configuration information.
This information is needed by the system to identify the type of devices installed
and to set up special features.
The configuration information is stored in a special kind of memory called CMOS
(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) RAM. CMOS RAM data are
backed up by a RTC backup battery, so the data will not be lost when system
power is turned off.
You need to run SETUP when:
·
You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SETUP.
·
You want to update the configuration information for new hardware installed.
·
You want to change factory default settings for some special features.
Starting SETUP
NOTE:
1. All the SETUP screens shown in this chapter are examples. Your
actual settings may vary from those shown here.
2. The SETUP program may have been updated after this manual was
published.
SETUP is built into the system board. To access the SETUP program, turn on
the system and press [Del] immediately when you see the message that briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen telling you how to enter SETUP.
The first SETUP menu (main menu) appears as shown in Figure 5-1.
The SETUP Program
5-1
