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SECTION 3
AMI BIOS Setup
3.1
About CMOS Setup
After the PT-431A motherboard has been integrated into the system, you need to run the Setup Program to set system
configuration. Upon completion of this the Setup Program is then stored in the read-only memory (ROM), and can only
be accessed when you turn on or reset the system.
The settings you specify within the Setup program are recorded in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This
memory is backed up by a battery so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn
on the power, the system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the equipment check conducted
during the POST. If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the
Setup program again.
AMI WinBIOS Setup configures system information that is stored in CMOS RAM. AMI WinBIOS Setup has an easy-to-
use graphical user interface that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever used Microsoft Windows.
WinBIOS Setup sets a new standard in BIOS user interfaces.
3.2
Using AMI WinBIOS Setup with Mouse
WinBIOS Setup can be accessed via mouse, or pen. The mouse click functions are:
·
single click to change or select both global and current fields and
·
double click to perform an operation in the selected field.
3.3
Using AMI WinBIOS Setup with Keyboard
WinBIOS Setup has a built-in keyboard driver that uses simple keystroke combinations:
Keystroke
<Alt> <H>
<Alt> <Spacebar>
Alphabetic keys
Numeric keys
3.4
Getting Help
WinBIOS Setup provides Help screens for Advanced Setup, Chipset Setup, Power Management Setup, and Peripheral
Setup. Help on mouse and keyboard use is also available. Choose Help by pressing <Alt> <H>.
<Tab>
Move to the next window or field.
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Move to the next field to the right, left, above, or below.
<Enter>
Select in the current field.
+
Increments a value.
-
Decrements a value.
<Esc>
Closes the current operation and return to previous level.
<PgUp>
Returns to the previous page.
<PgDn>
Advances to the next page.
<Home>
Returns to the beginning of the text.
<End>
Advances to the end of the text.
Access a help window.
Exit WinBIOS Setup.
A to Z are used in the Virtual Keyboard, and are not case-sensitive.
0 to 9 are used in the Virtual Keyboard and Numeric Keypad.
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