BCM FX815ELT Manual

BIOS Setup:
Getting Ready to Install OS from a Bootable OS Installation CD:
Step 1: Press <F2> key to enter the setup, it will get into Setup Menu.
Step 2: If doesn't show up, press <CTRL>+<ALT>+<DEL> keys simultaneously and after the
system reboots, repeat Step 1.
Step 3: Select Restore tab by pressing the <→> key.
Step 4: Select Restore Default Settings by pressing the <↓> key.
Step 5: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 6: Select Restore Manufacturer Settings by pressing the <↓> key
Step 7: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 8 Press the <Y> key to change the default.
Step 9: Press the <ENTER> key and the menu disappears.
Step 10: Select General tab on the Main menu by using the <←> key.
Step 11: Press the <ENTER> key since the General Configuration is already selected.
Step 12: Select First Boot Device by using the <↓> key and press the <ENTER> key.
Step 13: New menu appears, select CDROM by using the <↓> key and press <ENTER> key to
accept.
Step 14: Press the <ESC> key to return to Main menu.
Step 15: Press the <ESC> key to move to Exit menu.
Step 16: Press the <ENTER> key since the Save CMOS & Exit is already selected.
Step 17: New menu appears, press the <ENTER> key to save and exit the setup.
computer will reboot itself and will start seeking for the installation CD and boot from
there.
Getting Ready to Install OS or Run from a Bootable Floppy Disk:
Step 1: Press <DEL> key to enter the setup, it will get into Setup Menu.
Step 2: If doesn't show up, press <CTRL>+<ALT>+<DEL> keys simultaneously and after the
system reboots, repeat Step 1.
Step 3: Select Restore tab by pressing the <→> key.
Step 4: Select Restore Default Settings by pressing the <↓> key.
Step 5: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 6: Select Restore Manufacturer Settings by pressing the <↓> key
Step 7: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 8 Press the <Y> key to change the default.
Step 9: Press the <ENTER> key and the menu disappears.
Step 10: Select General tab on the Main menu by using the <←> key.
Step 11: Press the <ENTER> key since the General Configuration is already selected.
Step 12: Select First Boot Device by using the <↓> key and press the <ENTER> key.
Step 13: New menu appears, select FLOPPY by using the <↑> key and press <ENTER> key to
accept.
Step 14: Press the <ESC> key to return to Main menu.
Step 15: Press the <ESC> key to move to Exit menu.
Step 16: Press the <ENTER> key since the Save CMOS & Exit is already selected.
Step 17: New menu appears, press the <ENTER> key to save and exit the setup.
computer will reboot itself and will start seeking for the installation floppy disk and boot
from there.
Getting Ready to Install OS or Run the OS from a Hard Disk Drive:
Step 1: Press <DEL> key to enter the setup, it will get into Setup Menu.
Step 2: If doesn't show up, press <CTRL>+<ALT>+<DEL> keys simultaneously and after the
system reboots, repeat Step 1.
Step 3: Select Restore tab by pressing the <→> key.
Step 4: Select Restore Default Settings by pressing the <↓> key.
Step 5: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 6: Select Restore Manufacturer Settings by pressing the <↓> key
Step 7: Press the <ENTER> key and new menu will appear.
Step 8 Press the <Y> key to change the default.
Step 9: Press the <ENTER> key and the menu disappears.
Step 8: Press the <ESC> key to move to Exit menu.
Step 9: Press the <ENTER> key since the Save CMOS & Exit is already selected.
Step 10: New menu appears, press the <ENTER> key to save and exit the setup.
computer will reboot itself and will start seeking for the hard disk drive and boot from
there.
For Intel Pentium III/ Tualatin and Celeron Processors
User's Quick Start Card
Inspect the Package:
One FX815ELT Motherboard
One IDE Cable (80 Pins)
One Floppy Cable
One Driver CD
One User's Quick Start Card
One COM2 Cable
The
One TV Out Cable
One Front USB and Firewire cable (Option)
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including, but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of this product's fitness for
any particular purpose. In no event shall we be liable for any loss of profits, loss of
business, loss of data, interruption of business, or indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages of any kind, even the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error in this manual or product. We reserve the right to modify and update the
user manual without prior notice.
WARNING: CMOS Battery Damage
Replace your system's CMOS RAM battery only with the identical CR-2032 3V Lithium-Ion
coin cell (or equivalent) battery type to avoid risk of personal injury or physical damage to
your equipment.
instructions, or as required by the local ordinance (where applicable). The damage due to
not following this warning will void your motherboard's manufacturer warranty.
The
Additional Information:
Additional information on setting this board up can be found in the User's Manual in the
provided CD-ROM. The Online User's Manual and FAQ/Knowledge Base can be found on
our website by visiting our website: http://www.bcmcom.com. If your question is not
answered in our FAQ/Knowledge Base, visit our forums and post your messages or submit
a new FAQ through FAQ Submittal form for us to add your question in our FAQ with our
answer.
ATTENTION: Incorrect BIOS Setup
If you do not know how to handle BIOS setup or how to set it up properly, it is strongly
advisable that you do not modify any of the settings than otherwise instructed in the User's
Quick Start Card. Even a seemingly small incorrect adjustment or modification in the BIOS
setup can render your system unstable or unusable. The incorrect BIOS setup is not
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covered by your motherboard's manufacturer warranty.
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