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BIOS Setup Utility
C.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the RES-32DCX. The
Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a
floppy-disk-based program.
C.1.1 System BIOS
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and
PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS stores the system parameters,
types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires
very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery pro-
vides power to the CMOS logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time
the computer is powered on the computer is configured with the values stored in the
CMOS logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or
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d and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the
Manual Download area of the SuperMicro web site http://www.supermicro.com
for any changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
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