2. Getting Started
22
The ZT 8904 is configured during the boot sequence by the BIOS. The BIOS uses
system configuration information stored as SETUP parameters.
To access the SETUP utility, either boot the system and press the "S" key during the
system RAM check, or run the SETUP.COM utility from the MS-DOS prompt.
The SETUP parameters are saved in the battery-backed RAM portion of the ZT 8904's
real-time clock device. The SETUP parameters can also be saved in a file format, or as
the programmed BIOS defaults.
When SETUP is run, an interactive configuration screen is displayed, as shown in the
"
BIOS SETUP Utility Screen Example
" illustration following.
Note:
the SETUP program is a generic utility used for all Ziatech processor boards.
Some parameters not applicable to the ZT 8904 may be labeled "N/A".
The BIOS SETUP screen is organized as a single screen. The SETUP screen allows
the user to select options for such items as base memory and extended memory size
selection, boot source, hard disk type, and floppy disk type.
The parameters in the SETUP screen are easily changed. Use the arrow keys to select
a parameter, then press + or - to step through the valid choices for that parameter. A
dynamic help line at the bottom of the screen helps you determine how to set each
parameter. SETUP accepts only valid parameter sets: if changing one parameter
invalidates another parameter, SETUP automatically updates the invalid parameter.
After setting the parameters, press the F10 key to accept them.
Copyright (C) 2000, Ziatech Corporation
Select not installed or the type of diskette drive installed.
Floppy Disk A: ..............................
1.44M
Floppy Disk B: ..............................
Fixed Disk 0: ...
Fixed Disk 1: .................................
Amount of System RAM...............
Amount of Extended RAM ...........
RAM Speed: ..................................
Power On Diagnostics ...................
Execute BIOS In Shadow RAM.....
Boot Disk ............... .......................
N/I
USER
N/I
640K
4096K
70ns
ON
YES
FLASH
Floppy Interface ............................
STD 32
IDE Interface .................................
COM1 Port ....................................
COM2 Port ....................................
LPT1 Port ......................................
Flash Disk Letter ...........................
Flash Disk Size ..............................
RAM Disk Drive Letter .................
RAM Disk Drive Size ...................
Erase Flash Disk ...........................
Update System Configuration .......
STD 32
ONBOARD
NONE
ONBOARD
P:
3776K
R:
32K
NO
YES
Use the arrow keys to select a parameter, + and - to change the value,
F10 to accept the current parameters, or ESC to quit.
Ziatech Industrial BIOS Setup Utility
1024 16 63
ZT8904
BIOS SETUP Utility Screen Example
