Something Interesting; The Bios Setup Utility - FIC PTK-2110 Manual

Overview

Something Interesting

This section provides useful information that you will need to know should you
decide to modify or upgrade the configuration of the mainboard and the system
it is installed in. If you do not have the confidence to upgrade the mainboard
yourself, we advise that you consult a qualified service technician for assistance.

The BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is the basic firmware that instructs the
computer how to operate. For the BIOS to work properly, there must be a record
of the computer's hardware and configuration settings for it to refer to. This
record is created using the Setup Utility, a program that is stored permanently in
the BIOS ROM chip on the mainboard.
The system configuration record created by the Setup Utility is also stored on
the mainboard, but not permanently. This section of the memory is stored in the
NVRAM.
When you buy your computer, the system configuration record will already be
set and may in some cases differ from the basic defaults. The first time you use
your computer or when you need to re-configure your system, you should run
the Setup Utility and write down the settings.
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