Setup Utility; Configuration Utilities Overview; Setup Utility Operation; Table 6. Setup Utility Screen - Intel SAI2 - Ss3/le Dual Fcpga Max-4GB Atx2pci-64 4pci-32 Vid Lan 133mhz Specification

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3.2

Setup Utility

This section describes the ROM resident setup utility that provides the means to configure the
platform. The setup utility is part of the system BIOS and allows limited control over on-board
resources such as the parallel port and mouse. The following topics are covered below:

Setup utility operation

Configuration CMOS RAM definition
Function of the CMOS clear jumper
3.2.1

Configuration Utilities Overview

Configuration of on-board devices is done using the setup utility that is embedded in flash
ROM. Setup provides sufficient configuration functionality to boot a system diskette or
CD-ROM. The System Setup Utility, which is discussed in a separate document, is released on
diskette or CD-ROM. Setup is always provided in flash for basic system configuration.
The configuration utilities modify CMOS RAM and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
(NVRAM) under direction of the user. The BIOS POST routines and the BIOS Plug-N-Play
Auto-configuration Manager accomplish the actual hardware configuration. The configuration
utilities always update a checksum for both areas, so that any potential data corruption is
detectable by the BIOS before the hardware configuration takes place. If data is corrupted, the
BIOS requests that the user reconfigure the system and reboot.
3.2.2 Setup Utility Operation
The ROM-resident setup utility configures only on-board devices. The setup utility screen is
divided into four functional areas. The table below describes each area:
Functional Area
Keyboard Command Bar
Menu Selection Bar
Options Menu
Item Specific Help Screen
3.2.2.1 Entering Setup Utility
During POST operation, the user is prompted to enter Setup using the F2 function key as
follows:
Press <F2> to enter Setup
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Table 6. Setup Utility Screen

Located at the bottom of the screen. This bar displays the keyboard commands
supported by the setup utility.
Located at the top of the screen. Displays the various major menu selections
available to the user. The server setup utility major menus are: Main Menu, Advanced
Menu, Security Menu, System Menu, Boot Menu, and the Exit Menu.
Each Option Menu occupies the left and center sections of the screen. Each menu
contains a set of features. Selecting certain features within a major Option Menu
drops you into submenus.
Located at the right side of the screen is an item-specific Help screen.
Basic Input Output System (BIOS)
Description
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