Partner SP-800 - BIOS Setup and Configuration; BIOS Setup Utility Overview

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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
• Main Screen on page 8
• Advanced Settings on page 9
• Boot Settings Conguration on page 17
• Chipset Settings on page 21
• Security Settings on page 24
• Exit Menu on page 25
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