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The module is equipped with a Phoenix BIOS, which is located in an onboard Flash EEPROM. The device
has 8-bit access. Faster access (16 bit) is provided by the shadow RAM feature. You can update the BIOS
using a Flash utility.
11.1
Overview
This chapter provides a generic description of the Award BIOS for the ETX®-LX. The BIOS setup menus
and available selections will vary from those of your product. For specific information on the BIOS,
please contact Kontron.
Note:
The BIOS menus and selections for your product will vary from those in this chapter. For the BIOS manual
specific to your product, please contact Kontron.
11.2
Determining the BIOS Version
To determine the Award BIOS version, immediately press the Pause key on your keyboard as soon as you
see the following text display in the upper left corner of your screen:
Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Ally
Copyright 1984-2003, Phoenix Technology, LTD.
ETX®-LX2 BIOS RX.XX
11.3
Setup Guide
The Award BIOS Setup Utility changes system behavior by modifying the BIOS configuration. The setup
program uses a number of menus to make changes and turn features on or off.
The BIOS setup menus documented in this section represent those found in most models of the
ETX®-LX.
The BIOS Setup for specific models may differ slightly.
Note:
Selecting incorrect values may cause system boot failure. To recover, load the Fail safe values by pressing
<F6>.
11.3.1
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
To start the Award BIOS setup utility, press <
del
> when the following string appears during boot up.
Press <del> to enter Setup
The Main Menu then appears.
11.4
Main Menu
Once you enter the Award BIOS
™ CMOS Setup Utility, th
e Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main
Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select
among the items and press <Enter> to accept your choice and enter the sub-menu.
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