Software; Bios Settings - Omron DYALOX INDUSTRIAL PC Quick Start Manual

3. Software

The DyaloX IPC is installed with Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded SP2. This modular
operating system is based on Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Omron has carefully
selected the items needed to give you flexibility to run and use many different kinds of
software, but still be able to give you the best reliable operating system for industrial use.

3.1 Bios settings

In some occasions it might be needed to change some BIOS settings. All BIOS menus are
explained in detail in the manual of the DyaloX. Below you find some basic information.
Perform the actions below to enter the BIOS setup menu.
When this message is displayed:
1. Press the F2 Key while the message box is displayed to launch the setup menu.
2. The Main Setting Screen will be displayed.
Note: You must enter a password if one has been set.
3. Use the Down, Left, or Right Arrow Key to go to the next item and use the Enter
Key to select the item.
Select the Exit Screen to exit from the setup menu.
Note: The RAS Board's startup monitoring is performed (when enabled) even during BIOS
setup. Disable the Start-up monitoring function when making the BIOS settings. If the startup
monitoring function cannot be disabled, turn ON pin 8 of the DIP switch to disable the Action
on Failure function.
3.1.1 BIOS Setup Menu Keys
BIOS setup items can only be set from a keyboard. The following table lists the keys that are
available from the BIOS setup utility and how to use them.
Key Action
Switches menus.
← →
Selects the item that will be set.
↑ ↓
-/+ Increases or decreases a value.
Tab Moves to the next field.
Shift + Tab Moves to the previous field.
F1 Displays the General Help Window for BIOS setup.
F9 Loads the default configuration value.
F10 Saves the settings to CMOS and exits the BIOS setup utility.
ESC Moves to the Exit Menu or moves to the Main Menu from a Submenu.
Enter Sets a value and moves to a submenu if one is available.
3.1.2 Advanced menu
In the Advanced menu there are some settings you might need or want to use.
They are explained in the table below.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP.
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