System Utilities; Chapter 2 System Utilities; Bios Setup Utility; Navigating The Bios Utility - Acer TravelMate 730 Service Manual

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard
Device Configuration, System Security and Load Default Settings.
Use the cursor up/down (
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
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Press the cursor up/down
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Press the cursor left/right (
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Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.
NOTE: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen.
At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes, the following dialog box
displays:
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BIOS Utility
System Information
Basic System Settings
Startup Configuration
Onboard Device Configuration
System Security
Loading Default Settings
Enter = Select, Esc = Exit
keys to select a menu item, then press Enter.
keys to move between parameters.
keys to change the value of a parameter.
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