2-20 Setup and Operation
sets date and time
signals any hardware discrepancies during POST via error messages
verifies that any optional memory that you installed was installed correctly
integrates user defined security features.
Accessing Setup
To access Setup, press
F2
at the power-on prompt
With an Error at POST
You will need to use the Setup utility if the system detects an error during POST, it
prompts you with double beep sound and a message: "Press <F1> to Run SETUP.”
With No Errors at POST
To enter Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press
F2
when the
prompt appears.
Setup Utility Main Menu
After you press
F2
, the system displays the Setup Main Menu screen, similar to the follow-
ing.
Figure 2-13 Setup Main Menu
Use the up and down arrow keys (located on the lower right corner of the keyboard) to
toggle through the Setup menu items.
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AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.05
Advanced CMOS Setup
Power Management Setup
Peripheral Setup
Change User Password
Change Supervisor Password
Auto Configuration with Defaults
Save Settings and Exit
Exit Without Saving
Standard CMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
Standard CMOS Setup