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Chapter 3 - BIOS
Configuration
Introduction
The EPC-9 uses the Phoenix NuBIOS to configure and select various system options.
This section details the various menus and sub-menus that are used to configure the
system. This section is written as though you are setting up each field in sequence and
for the first time. Your system may be correctly pre-configured and require very little
setup.
Some error messages might occur during the execution of the BIOS
initialization sequence. If errors occur during the power-on self-test (POST), the BIOS
will display the error on the appropriate line of the screen display and, depending on
how your system is configured, will either pause or attempt to continue. Refer to
Appendix H - Error Messages & Diagnosis.
BIOS Setup Screens
The EPC-9’s BIOS contains a setup function to display and modify the system
configuration. This information is maintained in the EPC-9’s nonvolatile CMOS
RAM and is used by the BIOS to initialize the EPC-9 hardware.
The BIOS Setup can only be entered during the system reset process, following a
power-up, front panel reset, or equivalent. Press the F2 key when prompted to enter
Setup.
Note: The "Press F2 to enter Setup" prompt may be suppressed (see Boot Options Sub-
Menu, SETUP Prompt) , but the F2 key still invokes the BIOS Setup program during
system reset.
BIOS setup is accomplished by making selections from a series of menus, shown in
Figure 3-1.
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