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6.4. BIOS-Description
The
DIMM-PC/520-I
is equipped with a JumpTec Embedded BIOS, located in a Flash EPROM
onboard. This device has an 8bit wide access. Faster access is provided by the shadow RAM
feature (default). For a detailed description of the BIOS Setup, please refer to the section below.
The Setup Guide
With the PhoenixBIOS Setup program, it is possible to modify BIOS settings and control the
special features of the computer. The setup program uses a number of menus for making
changes and turning the special features on or off.
General Information
To start the PhoenixBIOS setup utility press <F2> during the string, Press <F2> to enter, setup
is displayed during boot-up. The Main Menu will be displayed.
The Menu Bar
The Menu Bar at the top of the window lists all the different menus. Use the left/right arrows to
make a selection.
The Legend Bar
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom to make your selection or exit the current
menu. The list below describes the legend keys and their alternates:
Key Function
<F1> or <Alt-H>
General help window
<Esc>
Exit this menu
¬ or ® Arrow key
Select a different menu
or ¯ Arrow key
Move cursor up and down
<Tap> or <Shift-Tap>
Cycle cursor up and down
<Home> or <End>
Move cursor to top or bottom of current window
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
Move cursor to next or previous page
<F5> or <->
Select the previous value for the current field
<F6> or <+> or <Space>
Select the next value for the current field
<F9>
Load default configuration values for this menu
<F10>
Save and Exit
<Enter>
Execute command or select submenu
<Alt-R>
Refresh screen
To select an item
, simply use the arrow key to move the cursor to the field you want. Then use
the plus and minus keys to select a value for that field. The Save Value commands in the Exit
Menu save the values currently displayed in all the menus.
To display a sub menu
, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want.
Then press <Enter>. A pointer (4) marks all sub menus.
The Field Help Window
The help window on the right side of each menu displays the help text for the currently selected
field. It is updates as the cursor is moved to each field.
The General Help Window
Pressing <F1> or <Alt-F1> on any menu brings up the General Help Window that describes the
legend keys and their alternates. Press <Esc> to exit the General Help Window.