Partner E5-1-K, Service Manual

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Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a
series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the
following message appears:
Press DEL to run Setup
Press the delete key < Delete > to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main screen appears. The main screen of the Setup Utility
displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently
selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is
highlighted, execute the option by pressing <
Enter
>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that
option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to sub screens that enable you to change the values
for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the sub screen.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below.
Key Function
← → Moves between the available menus
↑ ↓ Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters
+ – Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Go to sub screen
F1 Displays a general help screen
F2 Loads the previous values
F9 Loads the default configurations
F10 Saves the current configuration and exits Setup
Esc Exits the current screen