Configuring the System
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Configuring the System
Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or dealer. There is
no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a "Run Setup"
message.
The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed,
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the
system RAM.
NOTE:
If you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" error messages,
check the computer’s internal battery. If the battery is
dead or not properly connected, the system cannot
retain configuration values in CMOS RAM.
You can access the Setup configuration values by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Esc.
Before running Setup, have the following information ready:
.
Diskette drive type. The standard system diskette drive type is 1.44 MB.
.
Fixed disk drive type. To determine your drive type, compare the
information on the label pasted to your fixed disk (or supplied in vendor
documentation) with the disk types listed in at the end of this chapter.
