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BIOS Configuration
Introduction to Setup
This manual describes the PhoenixBIOS Setup program. The Setup program lets you
modify basic system configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated
battery-backed memory, called NVRAM, that retains the information when the power is
turned off.
The PhoenixBIOS in your computer is a customized version of an industry-standard BIOS
for IBM PC ATcompatible personal computers. It supports Intel x86 and compatible
processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system central processing,
memory, and I/O subsystems.
The Phoenix BIOS has been customized by adding important, but non-standard features
such as virus and password protection, power management, and detailed fine-tuning of the
chipset controlling the system. The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through
the process of configuring your system using Setup.
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important!
The BIOS section of the manual is subject to change without
notice and is provided here for reference purposes only. The
settings and configurations of the BIOS are current at the time
of print, and therefore they may not be exactly the same as that
displayed on your screen.
