Using Tools and Utilities 4-3
check the installation of optional memory by comparing
the amount of memory installed with the amount of
memory displayed by Setup.
change certain system operating parameters, such as
boot device sequence and keyboard parameters.
configure system connections for peripherals such as
your diskette drive, hard disk drives, and devices
connected to the printer port and serial ports.
customize your system with security features such as
passwords, diskette drive restriction, virus check
reminder, and system backup reminder.
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 BIOS Setup utility, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or reboot the system.
2.
Press
F2
as soon as you see this message:
Escape to view boot, F2 to enter
BIOS Setup.
You have about five seconds to press
F2
before the
system boot continues.