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chapter 2 bios setup and security feature
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Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST
(Power-On Self Test), press Del key quickly to activate the AMI
BIOS Setup Utility.
Note:
You may need to press Del key fairly quickly. Once the system begins to load
Windows, you may have to retry by cycle-power on again
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen
When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS.
It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.
BIOS Action Keys
Function Key Command
Description
ESC
Exit
Leaves a sub-menu to return to the
previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup
while saving changes.
F1
General Help
Shows the Help Screen
F10
Save and Exit
Saves changes and reboots the
computer.
<Tab>
Select a field
Selects the next field.
↑
Select an item
Selects the next upper item.
↓
Select an item
Selects the next lower item.
-
Lower value
Selects the next value within a field.
+
Higher value
Selects the next value within a field.
