4.1 About BIOS Setup
4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup ?
You may need to run the BIOS Setup when:
• An error message appears on the screen during system
boot-up and requesting to run SETUP.
• You want to change the default settings for customized features.
• You want to reload the default BIOS settings.
4.1.2 How to Run BIOS Setup ?
To run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the notebook and
press the [Del] key during the POST procedure.
If the message disappears before you respond and you still
wish to enter Setup, either restart the system by turning it
OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]
keys to restart.
Be noted that the screen snaps and setting options in this
chapter are for your references only.The actual setting
screens and options on your Notebook may be different
because of BIOS update.
The setup function only can be invoked by pressing [Del] or
[F2] key during POST that provide an approach to change
some setting and configuration the user prefers, and the
changed values will save in the NVRAM, and will take effect
after the system rebooted. The Setup uses a menu interface
to allow the user to configure their system and it’s features
that are briefly listed as follows.
Press [F7] key for Boot Menu.
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