Configuring the System 3-5
System configuration information is stored in nonvolatile memory. A
nonvolatile memory device retains its data when system power is turned
off. Nonvolatile memory in your system is stored in a complementary
metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip backed up by a battery on the
system board. The battery supplies continuous power to CMOS memory
and maintains configuration information when system power is off (see
“Battery Replacement” in Chapter 6).
NECC recommends that you print out or write down your current BIOS
Setup parameters and store the information in a safe place. This lets you
restore your system to the current parameters if you ever need to replace
the battery.
How to Start BIOS Setup
To start the BIOS Setup utility, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or reboot the system.
2.
Press
F2
as soon as you see this message:
Escape to view boot, F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
You have about five seconds to press
F2
before the system boot
continues.
3.
Setup’s Main Menu appears and looks similar to the following
screen.