Bios Overview; Starting Bios Setup - Intergraph StudioZ GT RAX Setup Manual

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BIOS Overview

The system's basic input/output system (BIOS) records basic system operating parameters, such as
the amount of memory, the boot sequence, and the type of video display. The operating
parameters are set in the BIOS before shipment. The BIOS is stored in flash erasable-
programmable memory (EPROM) on the system board, and reads the system parameters in the
system's complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) random-access memory (RAM).
When you power off the system, a battery provides power to CMOS RAM to retain the operating
parameters. Each time you power on the system, the BIOS uses stored parameters to configure the
system.
The BIOS Setup program, which is also stored in the flash EPROM on the system board, allows
you to manually change the system operating parameters. The BIOS Setup program can also be
accessed by the user during the system's power-on self-test (POST).

Starting BIOS Setup

To start BIOS Setup:
1. Restart the system. When the system is started, an Intergraph Computer Systems logo
displays.
2. Press the
F2
NOTE You can set a password to prevent unauthorized users from accessing BIOS Setup.
See "Features Screen" in this chapter.
While using BIOS Setup, remember these tips:
To move between screens in BIOS Setup, press the right and left arrow keys.
To move between options on a screen, press the up and down arrow keys.
To configure a BIOS setting, use one of the following methods:
Highlight the setting, and press
down arrow keys to select a value, and then press
Highlight the setting, and use the plus or minus keys to increase or decrease its value.
When you are in a menu in BIOS Setup, press
When you are ready to exit BIOS Setup, use the Save Changes and Exit option to exit and
save your BIOS settings.
key to start Phoenix BIOS Setup.
ENTER
to display a list of possible values. Use the up and
again to select it.
ENTER
to exit.
ESC