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6.1
Entering the BIOS Setup Program
The BIOS setup program can be accessed by pressing the <DEL> or <ESC> key during
POST.
6.1.1
Boot Selection Popup
The BIOS offers the ability to access a Boot Selection Popup menu by pressing the
<F11> key during POST. If this option is used, a selection will be displayed after POST
allowing the operator to select either the boot device that should be used or an option to
enter the BIOS setup program.
6.2
Setup Menu and Navigation
The BIOS setup screen is composed of the menu bar and sub-screens. The menu bar
is shown below:
Main
Advanced
Chipset
The left frame displays all the options that can be configured in the selected menu.
Only the blue options can be configured (greyed-out options are not available). The
selected option will be highlighted in white.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for
text messages. These text messages explain the options and the possible impacts
when changing the selected option in the left frame.
The setup program uses a key-based navigation system. Most of the keys can be used
at any time while in setup. The table below explains the supported keys:
Key
Description
← → Left/Right
Select a setup menu (e.g., Main, Boot, Exit)
↑ ↓ Up/Down
Select a setup item or submenu
+ - Plus/Minus
Change the field value of a particular setup item
Tab
Select setup fields (e.g., in date and time)
F1
Display General Help screen
F2
Load previous settings
F9
Load optimal default settings
F10
Save changes and exit setup
ESC
Discard changes and exit setup
ENTER
Display options of a particular setup item or enter submenu
Security
Boot
Save & Exit
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