Partner PT-6212 - Chapter 2 Bios Setup; About the Setup Utility

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CHAPTER 2
BIOS SETUP
The primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is to identify and initiate component
hardware. The BIOS parameters are stored in non-volatile BIOS memory (CMOS). CMOS contents don’t get
erased when the computer is turned off. The following topics are described in this chapter.
About the Setup Utility on page • 5
Standard CMOS features on page • 8
Advanced BIOS Features on page 1• 0
CPU Feature on page 1• 2
Hard Disk Boot Priority on page 1• 3
Advanced Chipset Features on page 1• 4
Integrated Peripherals on page 1• 6
Power Management Setup on page 2• 1
PnP/PCI Congurations on page 2• 3
PC Health Status on page 2• 5
Frequency/Voltage Control on page 2• 6
Other BIOS Options on page 2• 7
About the Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to congure the following items:
Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals •
Video display type and display options •
Password protection from unauthorized use•
Power management features •
This Setup Utility should be used for the following:
When changing the system conguration •
When a conguration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility •
When trying to resolve IRQ conicts •
When making changes to the Power Management conguration •
When changing the User or Supervisor password •