How To Start Setup - NEC POWERMATE PROFESSIONAL - SERVICE MANUAL 05-1997 Service Manual

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to check the installation of optional memory by comparing the amount of memory
installed with the amount of memory displayed by Setup
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to change certain system operating parameters, such as boot device sequence and
keyboard parameters
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to configure system connections for peripherals such as the diskette drive, hard
disks, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports
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to customize the system with security features such as passwords, diskette drive
restriction, virus check reminder and system backup reminder
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to set system parameters in the event that you need to replace the installed
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery.

How to Start Setup

To start the Setup utility, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
Press after POST, but before the system boots up, to start the memory test.
2.
F1
You have about five seconds to press
3. Setup's Main Menu appears and looks similar to the following screen.
Main
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Advanced Security Exit
System Date March 1997
System Time 08:12:20
Floppy Options Press Enter
Primary IDE Master ST32132A
Primary IDE Slave Not Installed
NEC
None
Language English (US)
Boot Options Press Enter
Video Mode EGA/VGA
Mouse Installed
Base Memory 640
Extended Memory 15360
BIOS Version XX.XX
Figure 2-10 Main Menu
Setup and Operation
before system boot continues.
F1
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Enter Select
Previous Item
Next Item
Select Menu
F5 Setup Defaults
F6 Previous Defaults
F10 Save & Exit
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