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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
The computer's BIOS has a built-in setup utility that lets you configure
several basic system characteristics. The settings are stored in battery-
backed CMOS memory and are retained even when the power is off.
To enter the setup utility, restart the system and then press
prompted on screen during the startup process. Upon entering setup, the
Main Setup screen opens.
Figure 18: BIOS Menu Navigation Keystrokes
The lower section of all screens provides information about keystrokes
necessary to access help, navigate through the menus, and perform other
functions.
•
Help—Press
item is only usable in a submenu.
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Back—Press
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Next and Previous Item—Press the up arrow or down arrow keys
to move to the next or previous menu item.
•
Select Menu—Use the left arrow and right arrow keys to move
between the six main menus (Main, Advanced, Security, Power,
Boot and Exit).
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+/- Change Values—Toggles through available options for
selected item.
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ENTER Select
is highlighted will take you to that sub-menu.
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Setup Defaults—Press
factory default values. A submenu appears, asking you to press
either
to load the defaults or
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Save & Exit—Press
ignore all changes. A submenu appears, asking you to press
to save the changes or
to get information about the selected item. This
F
1
to back out of any field.
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Sub-Menu— Pressing
•
to set the setup parameters to their
F
9
E
to exit the setup utility and either save or
F
10
to ignore the changes and exit.
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when
F
2
when a sub-menu
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to skip.
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