Using The Bios Setup Utility; What Is The Bios Setup Utility - DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

What is the BIOS Setup Utility?

The BIOS Setup utility enables you to select and store information about your
computer's hardware and software permanently in the battery-backed memory of the
CMOS RAM. This information takes effect each time the computer boots and can be
changed any time you run setup.
You should use the BIOS Setup utility if you experience problems with your hard disk
or if you need to reconfigure or expand your computer.
This chapter provides information on how to configure your computer using the BIOS
Setup utility.
CAUTION
factory and will operate properly without additional configuring.
It is important for you to read carefully and understand this
chapter before attempting to modify your computer's factory
settings. Changing some settings might cause your computer to
operate improperly.
Here are some instances when you might wish to change your computer's initial
setup. You might need to:
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Change time and date
•
Alter your computer's security level
: Your computer was setup for normal operation at the
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