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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.
NOTE
Do not use SETUP.COM on the System and S3 86C805 VGA Utilities and DOS Video
Drivers diskette to make changes to the computer's BIOS Setup utility.
Use SETUP.COM on the System S3 86C805 VGA Utilities and DOS Video Drivers
diskette only when it is necessary to enable the ROM Base Setup option.
To run the BIOS Setup utility:
1)
Turn on the computer and allow POST to complete.
2)
Make a note of any configuration errors listedand 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.
Helpful Hints
♦
Several keyboard function keys and numeric keypad keys are assigned to help selecting menus and
options, changing option valuesand displaying help information. These keys are displayed at the
bottom of each setup configuration screen.
♦
On-line help pop-up screens are available at anytime during the setup process. These screens provide
information about highlighted options and, in some cases, offer suggestions on how to choose the
correct field for a selected option. To access these screens, highlight an option and press [F1].
♦
Press [F2] to display important computer information. Record all pertinent information.
♦
Press [Esc] then press [F4] to exit the BIOS Setup utility and reboot the computer so changes
immediately take effect.
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