2-10 Setup and Operation
NOTE:
If a display related error occurs it is in-
dicated by beeps. Display related errors usually
require a system board replacement.
SETUP UTILITY
The Setup utility is a ROM-based program. It is functional when enabled (factory default).
Setup automatically detects current system parameters during the power-on self-test
(POST), described in the previous section. It also provides the following functions:
sets date and time
signals any hardware discrepancies during POST via error messages
verifies that any optional memory that you installed was installed correctly
integrates security features.
Setup also includes security features that protect your system from unauthorized use.
Accessing Setup
To access Setup, press
F2
at the power-on prompt
With an Error at POST
You will need to use the Setup utility if the system detects an error during POST, it
prompts you with double beep sound and a message: "Press <F2> to resume, <F2> for
Setup". If you press F2, POST continues. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the er-
ror message that appears above the prompt, and press
F2
.
After you press
F2
, the system displays the Setup Main menu.
With No Errors at POST
To enter Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press
F2
when the
prompt appears.
After you press
F2
, the system displays the Setup Main screen. The main screen displays
the current hardware parameters of your computer.
