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Computer Setup (BIOS) and
Advanced System Diagnostics
Windows 7 – Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced
System Diagnostics
Using Computer Setup
Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input
and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer).
Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the
computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
NOTE:
Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer
from operating properly.
Starting Computer Setup
NOTE:
An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup
only if USB legacy support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
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Chapter 7 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
esc
while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
- Quick Links:
- Computer Major Components
- Keyboard
- Hard Drive
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