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4. BIOS SETUP
The KR632 motherboard uses an AMI
BIOS which is stored in a Flash
EEPROM and can be upgraded by a
floppy disk-based program. The BIIOS
has a built-in Setup Program that allows
users to modify the basic system
configuration settings. The settings are
then stored in a dedicated battery-
backed memory, called CMMOS RAM that retains the information when the
power is turned off. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system’s
central processing, memory and I/O subsystems. The AMI BIOS has been
customized by adding important, nonstandard, features such as virus and
password protection, power management, and detailed fine-tuning of the chipset
which controls the system. The remainder of this manual is intended to guide you
through the process of configuring your system using the BIOS Setup.
4.1 How To Enter BIOS Setup
The AMI BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The
BIOS reads system configuration information in CMOS RAM and begins the process of
checking the system and configuring it through the power-on self test (POST). When
these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operation system on the data
storage devices (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.). The BIOS launches the operating
system and hands over control of system operation to it.
To start Setup, press the <Del> key during boot-up before or while a message similar
to this appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during POST( Power On Self Test):
Press DEL If you want to enter SETUP
If the above message disappears before you have responded and you still wish to enter
Setup, reboot the system to try again by pressing the “RESET” button on the system
case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete>
keys.