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Chapter 4–BIOS Configuration
Award's BIOS has a built-in setup program that allows the user to modify
the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in the
battery-backed CMOS NVRAM.
Entering incorrect information or for-
getting your password can lock you out of your system (refer to sec-
tion 3.9 for information on resetting the CMOS NVRAM).
4.1. Entering Setup
You may enter setup by powering on the computer and watching for the
below message during the POST (Power On Self Test).
* TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS DEL KEY
When this message appears at the bottom of your screen, press the <Del>
key. This must be done quickly, for the message is only displayed for a brief
time. If you do not press the <Del> key in time, the system will not boot
and an error message will appear on the screen. You will be asked to:
* PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP
If you choose to enter Setup the Main Menu will appear on the sceen (see
Figure 4.1 on the following page). Use the arrow keys to select among the
items and press <Enter> to enter each sub-menu.
BIOS Configuration