Configuring The System Bios; Starting The Setup Utility - Kontron ETXexpress-WPM User Manual

Configuring the System BIOS

The AMIBIOS setup utility allows you to change system behavior by modifying the BIOS
configuration. Setup-utility menus allow you to make changes and turn features on or off.
AMIBIOS setup menus represent those found in most models of the ETXexpress-WPM.
The BIOS setup utility for specific models can differ slightly.
Note: Selecting incorrect values can cause system boot failure. Load setup-
default values to recover by pressing <F9>.

Starting the Setup Utility

To start the AMIBIOS setup utility, press <Delete> when the following string appears
during bootup.
Press <DEL> to enter Setup
The Main Menu then appears.
Several sections comprise the Setup Screen.
Setup Screen
Menu Bar
Legend Bar
Item Specific Help Window Right
Menu Window
Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the window lists different menus. Use [ENTER], [TAB], OR
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
Legend Bar
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom to make your selections or exit the
current menu. The table below describes the legend keys and their alternates.
Key
or Arrow key Select screen.
or Arrow key
+ -
Tab
F1
F10
ESC
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Location
Top
Right
Top Center
Function
Select item in current menu.
Change field.
Select a field.
General Help
Save and Exit.
Exit
Function
Lists and selects all top level menus, including
Main, Advanced, PCI/PNP, Boot, Security,
Chipset, Power, and Exit.
Lists setup navigation keys
Help for selected item
Selection fields for current menu
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