Configuring The Computer; Running The Bios Setup Utility; Upgrade.exe (Decpc Lpx 560/566) - DEC DECpc LPx Service Maintenance Manual

Utilities & Configuration

Configuring the Computer

The information listed below explains how to configure the computer using the BIOS Setup utility. If the
computer was delivered with factory-installed software, it has already been configured.
When familiar with utility programs and their uses, refer to the material in the options table while updating
the computer. Otherwise, carefully read and understand all the information in these topics before
attempting to modify the computer's configuration settings.

Running the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup utility enables to select and permanently store information about the computer's hardware
and software in the battery-backed memory of CMOS RAM. This information takes effect each time the
computer boots and can be changed each time you run setup.
Use the BIOS Setup utility when experiencing problems with the hard disk or when there is a need to
reconfigure the computer. In addition, the BIOS Setup utility should be used to modify the configuration
after adding or removing hardware, or changing computer settings.
To run the BIOS Setup utility:
1) Turn on the computer and allow POST to complete.
2) Make a note of any configuration errors listed, and then press [F1] to display the first of three setup
screens.
3) Follow the instructions on screen and any on-line help pop-up screens to configure the computer.

UPGRADE.EXE (DECpc LPx 560/566)

All computers have BIOS software in a read-only, non-volatile memory (ROM) chip. This BIOS initializes
hardware and boots the operating system when the computer is turned on. The BIOS also provides access
to other services such as keyboard and disk drives.
The computer comes equipped with flash memory. This means that the computer's BIOS can be restored
simply by running the UPGRADE.EXE utility contained on the supplied System Utilities diskette. You can
also upgrade the computer's BIOS to future releases by running UPGRADE.EXE along with any flash
BIOS update diskette if necessary.
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