Bios Setup Utility; Navigating The Bios Utility - Acer ASPIRE 4253 Service Manual

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 Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
when a problem 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 open the
DIMM door open the DIMM door[ ]. 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.
System Utilities
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom
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