Entering Setup; Main Setup - Advantech SOM-4463D-S8B2E User Manual

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3.2

Entering Setup

The BIOS is activated immediately after the computer is powered on. The BIOS

reads the system information contained in the CMOS and initiates the system check

and configuration process. Next, the BIOS identifies and launches an operating sys-

tem located on one of the disks before turning over control to that operating system.

When the BIOS is in control, the setup program can be activated using either of the

following methods:

Press <Del> immediately after switching the system on.

Press <Del> when the following message appears at the bottom of the

screen during the power-on self-test (POST).

If the message disappears before you can respond, restart the system and try again.

The system can be restarted by turning the power off then on again, pressing the

Reset button on the system case, or simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and

<Delete>.

3.2.1

When first entering the BIOS setup utility, users will land on the Main setup screen.

Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. This

page features two setup options, which are explained in this section. The main BIOS

setup screen is shown below.

The Main BIOS setup screen features two main frames. The left frame displays all

configurable options. The grayed-out options cannot be configured, whereas the blue

options can be. The right frame displays the key legend.

The area above the key legend is reserved for text messages. When an option is

selected in the left frame, the text display color changes white. This is typically

accompanied by a relevant text message.

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System Time / System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight the System Time or

System Date options using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values using the keyboard.

Press the <Tab> or <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered

in MM/DD/YY format, and the time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Figure 3.2 Main Setup Screen

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