The Cmos Setup Utility - Procomp BIW2A User Manual

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The CMOS Setup Utility

This section explains the CMOS Setup Utility
program. The utility is permanently stored in flash
memory in the firmware hub on the motherboard.
It creates a record of the motherboard and some
system configuration information and stores it in
battery-supported CMOS memory. This configu-
ration record must be intact and accurate in order
for the motherboard to operate correctly.
After an explanation of how to operate the utility
there is a summary of the various sections of the
utility. Normally, once your system is set up, you
should have little or no need to use the utility.
Using the CMOS Setup Utility
This section explains how to access and use the
CMOS Setup Utility interface.
Accessing The CMOS Setup Utility
When you turn on your computer, a message ap-
pears on the screen indicating you can run the
Setup program by pressing the Del key -- it' s on
the keypad and the Delete key performs the same
function. The message appears at the end of the
POST (Power On Self Test).
If you want to run Setup but you don' t respond in
time before the message disappears, you can reset
the system by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Delete
keys at the same time, or by pushing the system
Reset button. The message will then reappear.
After you press the Del or Delete key the program
menu screen will appear, displaying the Setup
utility section names and some command instruc-
tions.