Chapter 3 BIOS Utility
Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is
no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup
message.
The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile
memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.
3.1
Entering Setup
To enter Setup, press the key combination
The BIOS Utility main menu then appears:
If
you
repeatedly
messages, the battery may be bad. In this
case, the system cannot retain configuration
values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician
for assistance.
You must press
system is booting.
does not work any other time.
receive
Run
+
+
+
+
while the
This key combination
Chapter 3 - BIOS Utility
Setup
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