System Configuration and Setup 2-11
BIOS Setup
Your Versa SX computer comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setup
that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you
to set password features that protect your system from unauthorized use.
Use BIOS Setup to:
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set the current time and date
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customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware
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secure your system with a password
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balance your performance needs with power conservation.
How to Enter the BIOS Setup
Access the BIOS utility at power-on. Just press
F2
when the following prompt
appears.
Press <ESC> for Boot Messages, <F2> for Setup.
When you press
F2
to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On
Self-Test (POST) and displays the current CMOS RAM available settings.
If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep
and a message: “Press <F1> to resume.” If you press
F1
, the system enters
BIOS Setup automatically. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the error
message that appears above the prompt (taking notes if you want), and press
F2
.
