3.2
Entering Setup
The following table describes the BIOS hotkey operation.
Hot Key
← Left
→ Right
↑ Up
↓ Down
+ Plus
- Minus
<Esc>
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
ESC
SOM-9590 BIOS has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify basic sys-
tem configuration. This information is stored in flash ROM so it retains setup informa-
tion when the power is turned off.
Description
The Left and Right keys ← → allow you to select a BIOS setup
page. For example: Main page, Advanced page, Chipset page,
and so on.
The Up and Down keys ↑ ↓ allow you to select a BIOS setup
item or sub-screen.
The Plus and Minus keys + - allow you to change the field value
of a particular setup item. For example: Date and Time.
Main Menu - Quit without saving changes to the CMOS
Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to the Main Menu
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
Press the <F1> key to open the General Help screen.
Load Previous Values. Ignore modified configurations.
Load Optimized Defaults.
Save configuration and exit.
The <Esc> key allows you to go back to upper menu item. While
on root page, <Esc> key is used to Quit without saving. Enter
Entering submenu or display option items.
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