Using BIOS setup
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Navigating the BIOS setup screen
Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief
description of keyboard usage is listed below:
Main menu
The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system
and shows some system information, such as the BIOS version, CPU type
and speed, and the system memory, etc.
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System Time: allows you to set the time of the system. Type in the value
and then press <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> to change the next
value.
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System Date: allows you to set the date of the system. Type in the value
and then press <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> to change the next
value.
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Advanced Configuration: contains the I/O (Input/Output)
configuration settings of the system for advanced users. There are 3
items included as follows.
a. Legacy USB Support: allows you to enable or disable the
support for USB keyboards or mice in DOS mode.
b. Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: controls the display of the
diagnostic screen during system boot.
c. Video Memory Size: allows you to adjust the size of the video
memory in your system.
d. Forced Display Toggle: determines if toggling to an external
display device will be allowed even when no device is connected
to your Joybook.
Security menu
The Security menu contains the security settings, which safeguard your
system against unauthorized use.
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Set Supervisor Password: This set of password controls access to the
whole BIOS setup menu. It must be set before User Password can be set.
When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, and
then type your password in the entry fields and press <Enter>. Confirm
your password by typing it again and pressing <Enter>.
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Set User Password: This set of password controls access to part of the
BIOS setup menu.
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Password on boot: This item determines if a password will be prompted
during system boot. When this item is enabled, the password is always
required to boot the computer.
If Set Supervisor Password and Set User Password are both set, you can
enter either one of them during the password prompt. To have full
privileges in BIOS setup, enter Supervisor Password.
Boot menu
The Boot menu contains the boot configuration settings of the system. A
list of devices will be displayed.
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Use < > or < > to select a device, and then press <+> to move it up or
<-> to move it down.
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To select a boot device manually, press the <F9> key when the BenQ
logo appears on the screen during system startup. The Boot Menu will
appear. Use the up and down arrow keys ( , ) to select a boot device,
and then press <Enter> to confirm.
Key
Function
Left and right arrow
keys (
,
)
Selects a menu title.
Up and down arrow
keys ( , )
Selects an item or option.
Enter
Brings up the sub-menu when an item
with the arrow
sign is selected.
Opens or closes the option window when
an item is selected.
Tab
Jumps from one item to another.
Esc
Exits BIOS setup.
Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-
menu.
Closes the options window if one is open.
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