BIOS Setup Information
WADE-8011/WADE-8012 User’s Manual
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Chapter 4
BIOS Setup Information
WADE-8011/WADE-8012 uses AMI BIOS structure stored in Flash ROM. These BIOS
has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system
configuration easily. This type of information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it is
retained during power-off periods. When system is turned on,
WADE-8011/WADE-8012 communicates with peripheral devices and checks its
hardware resources against the configuration information stored in the CMOS
memory. If any error is detected, or the CMOS parameters need to be initially
defined, the diagnostic program will prompt the user to enter the SETUP program.
Some errors are significant enough to abort the start up
4.1
Entering Setup -- Launch System Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <Del> key will enter BIOS
setup screen.
Press <Del> or <F2> to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before responding and still wish to enter Setup, please
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. It can be
also restarted by pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys on keyboard
simultaneously.
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. The menu can be easily
called up from any menu by pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists all the possible keys
to use and the selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
