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Chapter 2
Installation and BIOS Setup
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the <Delete> key while the system is booting-up.
Note
In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the A M I BIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc...
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The AMI BIOS setup menu screen
has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. grayed-out
options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame
displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When
an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will
accompany it.Highlighting a submenu and pressing the <Enter> key will open the list of
settings within that submenu.
Note
The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in.
The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot
keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the
setup navigation process.
Note
Options in
Bold
are default settings.
How to Change the Configuration Data
The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the
AMI BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Del> at the appropriate
time during system boot.
How to Start the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the
memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup
utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS
identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright
message.
Caution
Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event
shall National Instruments be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.