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About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the Phoenix Award BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) with support for Windows Plug and
Play. The CMOS chip on the main board contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the main board BIOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system
parameters. The parameters are stored in Battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the
power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you have stored
in CMOS. The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that
you understand the Setup Utility options. This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Control Keys
Item Description
IKLJ
Move to the item you want to select
ENTER Select the item you want or enter the sub-menu
ESC Retreat from the current page
Pg Up Increase the numeric value or make changes
Pg Dn Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 General help
F5 Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS
F7 Load the factory default setting
F10 Save all the CMOS changes
Exit Leave the Setup Utility
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