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Entering the Setup
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines.
POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines
are completed, the following message appears:
Press the
Delete key
to access BIOS Setup Utility.
Resetting the default CMOS values
When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong”
message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the
manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger
this message.
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility
displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently
selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option
is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute
that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the
values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by
a triangle .
Using BIOS
