Bios Setup Utility; Navigating The Bios Utility - Acer Aspire Z3801 Service Manual

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System).
The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration
problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
when a problem arises.
To activate the utility, press
of screen.
The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to Disabled. To change the boot device
without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to Enabled.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to enter
the multi-boot menu.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Six menu options are:
 Main
 Advanced
 Power
 Security
 Boot Options
 Exit
To navigate through the following:
 Screen - use the left and right arrow keys
 Item - use the up and down arrow keys
 Select - press Enter
 Change options - press + or -
 Load User-defined defaults - press F7
 Save as User-defined - press F8
 Optimized Defaults - press F9 (When access level is Administrator)
 Save & Exit - press F10
 Exit - Press / Esc
NOTE: NOTE:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Read parameter
help carefully when making changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in
the Item Specific Help area of the screen.
NOTE:
NOTE:
System information is subject to specific models.
System Utilities
during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom
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