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Chapter 2
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in
diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message will appear:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
Press the delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below.
Key
Function
ESC
Exits the current menu
IKLJ
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-/PU/PD
Modifies the selected field’s values
F10
Saves the current configuration and exits setup
F1
Displays a screen that describes all key functions
F5
Loads previously saved values to CMOS
F6
Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting
F7
Loads an optimum set of values for peak
performance
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