ASI UT40II2, Руководство пользователя

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The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program
built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware
functions. It is menu-driven software, which allows you
to easily configure and change the settings.
The BIOS contains manufacturers default settings for
the computer’s standard operations. However, there are
occasions when you may be required to modify the
default settings in the BIOS.
The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit
access to users. This is an important feature because a
great deal of vital information is carried within the
computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be
prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how to
use this security feature.
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the
POST (Power-On Self Test), press DEL key quickly to
activate the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: You may need to press F2 key fairly quickly. Once
the system begins to load Windows, you may have to
retry by cycle-power on again
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen
When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings,
exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes
in the CMOS.
BIOS Action Keys
Function
Key
Command Description
ESC Exit
Leaves a sub-menu to return to the
previous menu OR exits the BIOS