Navigating The Bios Utility; Bios Setup Utility; Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481Tg - Acer Aspire M5-481PT Service Manual

Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to
arises.
To activate the utility, press
of screen.
The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to Disabled. To change the boot device
without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to Enabled.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to enter
the multi-boot menu.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Six menu options are:
 Information
 Main
 Security
 Boot
 Exit
To navigate through the following:
 Menu - use the left and right arrow keys
 Item - use the up and down arrow keys
 Change parameter value - press F5 or F6.
 Exit - Press Esc
 Load default settings - press F9. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup
Utility
NOTE:
NOTE:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Navigation keys
appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when making
changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item Specific Help area of
the screen.
NOTE:
NOTE:
System information is subject to specific models.
Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom
F2
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