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2.12 Changing the Device Configuration with BIOS SETUP
Changing the
The device configuration of your PC is set for working with the software
Device
supplied with the unit. You should only change the preset values if you have
Configuration
modified your device in any way, or if a fault occurs when the unit is
powered up.
The changes you make will not become effective until the device is
restarted. When you exit the setup program, the device is automatically
rebooted.
SETUP
The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. Information on the system
Program
configuration is stored in the battery-backed RAM of the PC RI 45 PIII.
You can use SETUP to set the hardware configuration (for example, type of
hard disk) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to
set the time and date.
Incorrect SETUP
If incorrect SETUP data are recognized when booting the system, the BIOS
Data
prompts you to:
Starting SETUP
On completion of the startup test, the BIOS requests you to start the SETUP
program with the following screen prompt:
PRESS < F2 > to enter SETUP
Start SETUP as follows:
1. Reset your PC RI 45 PIII (warm or cold restart).
2. Press the F2 key as long as the BIOS prompt is on the screen.
Default Setting
The F9 key or "Set Default Values" command in the exit menu sets the
default parameters in the screen forms.
SETUP Menus
The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You can
obtain information on the SETUP entry selected from the Item Specific Help
part of the relevant menu.
RI 45 PIII, Manual
C79000-G7076-C817-01
Start SETUP by pressing F2 or
Continue booting by pressing F1.
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