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Chapter 6 Default BIOS Setting
Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. The information is stored in battery-backed memory (CMOS
RAM) so, it retains the setup information even when the power is turned off.
6.1 COMS RAM Auto-backup and Restore
The CMOS RAM is powered by an onboard button cell battery. The data is CMOS RAM
will be automatically backed up to Flash ROM when you finished BIOS setup. BIOS will
recheck the data in CMOS RAM and automatically restore the original data in Flash ROM
to CMOS RAM for booting if operating in harsh industrial environment causes a soft
error.
Figure 6.1.1: Caution Screen
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If you intend to change the CMOS setting without restoring the
previous backup, you will have to click on “DEL” within two
seconds of the “COMS checksum error…” display screen message
appearing. Then enter the “Setup” screen to modify the data. If
the “COMS checksum error…” message keeps appearing again
and again, please check to see if you might need to replace the
battery in your system.
Figure 6.1.2: Award BIOS Initial Setup Screen
