NEC POWERMATE ENTERPRISE - 09-1997, Manual

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Using Tools and Utilities 4-3
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check the installation of optional memory by comparing
the amount of memory installed with the amount of
memory displayed by Setup.
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change certain system operating parameters, such as
boot device sequence and keyboard parameters.
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configure system connections for peripherals such as
your diskette drive, hard disks, and devices connected to
the printer port and serial ports.
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customize your system with security features such as
passwords, diskette drive restriction, virus check
reminder, and system backup reminder.
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set system parameters in the event that you need to
replace the complementary metal oxide semiconductor
(CMOS) battery.
How to Start BIOS Setup
To start the Setup utility, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2.
To start the memory test before the system boots up,
press
F2
after POST.
There is about five seconds in which to press F2 before
the system boot continues.
After F2 is pressed, the screen displays the message,
“Entering Setup.”