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PRESTIGIO NOBILE 159W
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BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE
The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs
and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change
the settings.
The BIOS contains manufacture’s default settings for the computer’s standard operations. However, there are occasions when
you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS. For example, you may need to configure the BIOS power
management (APM) settings if you are using DOS, or non-Windows operating system.
The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users. This is an important feature because a great deal of vital
information is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be prevented. Later in this chapter, you will
learn how to use this security feature.
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-On Self Test), press F2 key quickly to activate the AMI
BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: You may need to press F2 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.
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
Shows the Sub Menu
F1
General Help
Shows the Help Screen
F9
Default setting
Load Optimal Defaults
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.
