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3 . Hardware Setup
Running the SETUP program
The SETUP program lets you customize how your computer
uses various hardware features. SETUP’s data is stored in a
special chip that retains its memory even when the machine is
turned off. Each time you turn on your machine, your computer
uses SETUP’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) information
to control the behavior of your system’s hardware.
To use SETUP, turn on your computer. In a few seconds, the
screen will display this message:
To access SETUP, press F2.
Press and hold down the F2 key until the SETUP program
displays the Main SETUP screen.
The SETUP program has five menus: Main, Advanced, Security,
Power Savings, Boot,
and Exit. Each menu has its own page,
which you reach by pressing the left or right arrow key (<--, -->)
on your keyboard. The menus report the current status of your
hardware settings, most of which you can customize. Adjustable
items are displayed in brackets [ ], while non-adjustable items
stand alone.
Warning:
The SETUP program stores its settings in a battery
sustained CMOS chip. If the battery is low, you may
repeatedly get a SETUP error during bootup. If you see
error messages when you turn on your machine, call
your dealer immediately. Do not open the system
yourself!
Chapter 3: Hardware Setup
The Main menu
Figure 3-1: SETUP’s Main menu.
Note:
You can see and adjust your system’s basic settings with the
Main menu.
When you start the SETUP program, the first screen you’ll see is
the Main menu. SETUP’s Main menu reports current system
time and date, system memory, and extended memory. It also
lets you configure drives and boot sequence.
Main lets you adjust the following hardware settings:
System Time:
[hh:mm:ss]
Sets your system’s 24-hour clock.
Uses a 24-hour time format (eg: 2:30 p.m. = 14:30)
Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
F1
Help
Select Item
-/+
Change Values
F9
Setup Defaults
ESC Exit
Select Menu
Enter
Select Sub-Menu
F10 Previous Value
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
Item
Specific
Help
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
System Time:
[10:02:38]
System Date:
[07/22/1997]
Primary Master
[xxxxMB]
Secondary Master
[CD-ROM]
Memory Cache:
[Enabled]
Boot Options
System Memory:
640 KB
Extended Memory:
xx MB