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C H A P T E R 2 B I O S S E T U P
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 <F2> to enter SETUP
Press the delete key <F2> to access the BIOS Setup Utility:
BIOS navigation keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below.
Key
Function
← →
Select screens
↑ ↓
Select items
+ –
Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter
Go to sub screen
F1
Displays a screen that describes all key functions
F10
Saves the current configuration and exits Setup
Esc
Exits the current screen
Figure 2.1 Main BIOS screen