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CMOS Setup
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4. CMOS Setup
This chapter describes the Award BIOS Setup program, EliteBIOS, version 4.51PG. The
Setup program lets you modify basic system configuration settings.
4.1 Proprietary Notice
Unless otherwise noted, chapter 4 of this
manual, which concerns the EliteBIOS setup
program, as well as the information herein
disclosed are proprietary to AWARD Software
International, Inc. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who
otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or
reproduced in whole or in part, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for
which it was delivered.
The information presented in this chapter is subject to change without notice, and
should not be considered as a commitment by Award. Although Award will make every
effort to inform users of substantive errors, Award disclaims all liability for any loss or
damage resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described
herein, including without limitation contingent, special, or incidental liability.
4.2 Introduction to Setup
This manual describes the Award BIOS Setup program. The Setup program lets you
modify basic system configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated
battery-backed memory, called CMOS RAM, that retains the information when the
power is turned off.
A special feature of PEP’s CompactPCI boards is that all Setup information is
additionally saved in a non-volatile serial EEPROM. This feature provides the user with
enhanced data security in comparison with a standard PC board, because setup data
will not be lost should the battery fail.
The Award BIOS in your computer is a customized version of an industry-standard BIOS
for IBM PC AT–compatible personal computers. It supports the Intel
x86 and
compatible processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system
central processing, memory, and I/O subsystems.
The Award BIOS has been customized by adding important, but nonstandard, features
such as virus and password protection, power management, and detailed fine-tuning of
the chipset controlling the system.
The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your
system using Setup.
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