6 C H A P T E R 2 B I O S S E T U P
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of
built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears:
Press DEL to run Setup
Press the delete key <Delete> to access the BIOS Setup Utility:
BIOS navigation keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below.
Key Function
← → Select screens
↑ ↓ Select items
+ – Modies the selected eld’s values
Enter Go to sub screen
F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions
F10 Saves the current conguration and exits Setup
Esc Exits the current screen
Figure 2.1 Main BIOS screen