Chapter 5. Advance; Bios Setup Utility - Dialogue M2A1 User Manual

Chapter 5.

BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS is the short form for Basic Input/Output System. It is the firmware interface stored
on the hardware of a PC. It functions for the following:
Power-On Self Test (POST): Testing if the states of CPU, memory and other
controllers are normal.
System Devices Initialization: Identifying, testing, and initializing system devices such
as memory, motherboard chipset, video display card, and other peripheral cards.
System Configurations: BIOS carries the basic configurations for various devices on a
computer such as display, keyboard, processor, and memory.
Service Routine Interruption: BIOS carries the interrupt handlers for the operating
system or software programs to call such as INT 10H.
Load Operating System: BIOS reads the Master Boot Record into memory to begin
and start operating system.
By BIOS Setup utility, you can access and change the core settings on your computer.
Most users will find the default settings optimal for their needs.
Note
Occasions to Change BIOS Settings
Error message is displayed on screen and requests you to make change to BIOS
Setup when you boot up computer.
You want to customize the settings.
You want to load the default settings.
Access BIOS Setup
1. Turn on your computer.
2. When seeing booting logo on screen, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
Advance
Be sure you understand any change you make to BIOS
settings. Choosing incorrect settings can result in the
difficulty in booting up your computer.
The BIOS firmware in your computer is subject to update
without notice. To upgrade your BIOS firmware, visit
manufacturer's website for updates.
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