System Memory Test; Virus Detection; Viewing Model Information - IBM Aptiva Handbook

For example, if you select diskette drive A: as the First
Startup Device, and Hard Disk 1 as the Second Startup
Device, your computer will search for the operating
system files on diskette drive A: first and hard disk 1
second.
Hard disk 1 is the hard disk that came preinstalled in
your computer. For more information on drive
Note:
designations, see "Changing disk drive configuration"
on page 35.
If you select a hard disk drive as your first startup device
and your system becomes corrupted, your computer
might not be able to access the CD-ROM drive. You
might need to start the Setup Utility and designate the
CD-ROM drive as the first startup device before you can
use the Product Recovery CD-ROM. See "Recovering
factory installed programs and files" on page 133 for
recovery instructions.

System memory test

This option lets you enable or disable the system
memory test, which is part of the power-on self test
(POST). The POST is a series of tests that check
components of your computer for proper operation each
time you turn your computer on. Disabling the system
memory test saves time when you turn on your
computer. Your operating system and programs become
available sooner.
48 Chapter 4: Viewing and changing Aptiva configuration

Virus detection

This option lets you specify whether you want the virus
checker that comes with your computer's BIOS to check
for viruses each time you turn on your computer.
When this virus detection is enabled, your computer
checks the master boot record to see if the information
there has changed since the last time you turned on the
computer. If the information has changed, the BIOS
displays a message that warns that your computer may
have a virus.
This option does not have an effect on the IBM AntiVirus
program or on additional virus checking programs you
may have purchased. It also does not remove viruses
from your computer.

Viewing model information

From the Setup Utility Main Menu, select the Model
Information option to view information about your
computer model. You cannot change any information in
this menu. The Setup Utility automatically updates this
screen only if the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is
upgraded.
The Model Information menu contains the following
information:
•
Model Number
•
Serial Number
•
BIOS Version
•
BIOS Date