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Chapter 4
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BIOS Configuration
Award’s BIOS has a built-in setup program that allows you to modify
the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in the
battery-backed CMOS NVRAM.
Entering incorrect information or
forgetting your password can lock you out of your system. Refer
to “Hardware CMOS & Password Reset” (page 19) in Chapter
3 for information on resetting the CMOS NVRAM.
Entering Setup
You can enter Setup by powering on the computer and watching for the
below message during the POST (Power On Self Test).
Press DEL to enter Setup
When this message appears at the bottom of the screen, press the
<Del> key. This must be done quickly, as the message is only displayed
for a brief time. If you do not press the <Del> key in time (or at all),
the system will boot normally. If you choose to enter Setup the Main
Menu will appear on the screen.
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