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Entering Setup
Power on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test)
process. While booting, press the key combination
Ctrl+Alt+Esc
simultaneously.
The Basic Setup Utility main menu will appear.
Note:
You must press
Ctrl+Alt+Esc
while the system is booting.
This key combination does not work during any other time.
The system supports two Setup Utility levels: Basic and Advanced.
If you are an advanced user, you may want to check the detailed
configuration of your system. Detailed system configurations are
contained in the Advanced Level. To view the Advanced Level, press
F8
while viewing the Basic Setup main menu.
The Key Help Guide (press <Alt+H> to activate) shows you how to
move around the BIOS setup screen:
•
Use the
Up
and
Down
arrow keys to move around the Setup
Utility screen.
•
Use the
Left
and
Right
arrow keys to move to the next page or to
return to the previous page if the setup screen has more than one
page available.
•
Use the
Page Up
,
Page Down
,
+
, or
-
keys to select the options if
they are available.
•
Press
Esc
to return to the Main menu.
Note:
A parameter with an asterisk (*) mark indicates that the
parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
Also, grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not
user-configurable.
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Summary of Contents for Altos R500
Page 1: ...Acer Altos R500 User s guide ...
Page 10: ......
Page 11: ...1 System overview ...
Page 20: ...1 System overview 10 ...
Page 21: ...2 System tour ...
Page 22: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...
Page 30: ...2 System tour 20 ...
Page 31: ...3 Setting up your system ...
Page 32: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your system ...
Page 43: ...4 Upgrading your system ...
Page 66: ...4 Upgrading your system 56 ...
Page 67: ...5 Setup utility ...
Page 107: ...Appendix A ASM Pro quick installation guide ...
Page 108: ...This appendix shows you how to set up ASM Pro and its agent software ...
Page 126: ...Appendix A ASM Pro quick installation guide 116 ...
Page 127: ...Appendix B System rack installation guide ...
Page 139: ...129 ...
Page 140: ...Appendix B System rack installation guide 130 ...
Page 142: ...132 ESD 35 post installation 36 preinstallation 35 ...