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VXIpc-850 Series User Manual
WinBIOS
Chapter
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This chapter contains information on WinBIOS, the low-level interface
between the hardware and PC software that configures and tests your
hardware at boot up. This BIOS (Basic Input Output System) provides
an easy-to-use graphical user interface to allow you to configure system
aspects according to your needs.
Entering WinBIOS Setup
To enter the WinBIOS setup program , perform the following steps.
1.
Turn on or reboot the system . A screen appears with a series of
diagnostic checks.
2.
When
Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP
appears,
press the <DEL> key to enter the BIOS setup program.
3.
Choose options with the keyboard or mouse. Modify the settings to
reflect system options . Press <Alt-H> for Help.
Using a Mouse with WinBIOS Setup
Point the cursor at the item you wish to modify and double-click the
left mouse button . When items appear, use the cursor to select values
and press the left mouse button to complete the changes . To leave the
current operation and return to the previous level, click on the exit box
in the window’s upper left corner.
