Setup and Operation 2-25
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 user-defined security features.
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
F1
to resume. If you press
F1
,
the system enters Setup automatically.
With No Errors at POST
To enter Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press
F2
when the
prompt appears.
