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Chapter 3
Initial Setup Program
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your
screen and the memory count begins.
After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:
Press DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or
press the “Reset” button on the front of your computer. You may also
restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys at the
same time. If you do not press these keys at the correct time and the
system does not boot, the following error message will appear:
Press Del to enter Setup
If you have set a password and selected “System” in the Security Op-
tion of the BIOS Feature Setup menu, you will be prompted for the
password everytime the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter
Setup. Type in the correct password and press <Enter>.
If you selected “Setup” in the Security Option, you will be prompted for
the password only when you try to enter Setup. Refer to the “BIOS
Features Setup” section for more information.
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> to enter the Setup
utility. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
