Accessing The Bios Setup Utility - DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Change the boot options
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Reconfigure power management
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Setup your keyboard for your comfort and use
Additionally, you might need to change your computer's initial setup after:
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Upgrading hardware (such as adding a new hard drive)
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Reconfiguring your mouse, COM, or LPT port
NOTE
record the new settings and keep this information in a safe
place. Should you ever have to reset the settings, such as
when you replace your battery, you can use this information to
reconfigure your computer's BIOS.
The remainder of this chapter explains how to run the BIOS Setup utility, maneuver
through the options, and perform specific tasks.

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

To access the BIOS Setup utility, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on your computer and allow the Power-On Self Test (POST) to run.
2. Make a note of any configuration errors listed, and then press [F2], when
displayed, to access the Main menu.
3. Follow the instructions on your monitor screen and any on-line help pop-up
screens to configure you computer.
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: If you do change BIOS settings, make sure you