Using Bios Setup; When And How To Use Bios Setup - Kogan Agora User Manual

Using BIOS setup

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a layer of software, called
firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of
software into instructions that the Notebook hardware can
understand. The BIOS settings are
identify the types of installed devices and establish special
features.
BIOS settings are specific to y
NOT change existing BIOS settings unless you are sure they
need to be changed, and are aware of the consequences. Any
incorrect BIOS settings may degrade the performance,
operation and functionality of your Notebook.
When and how to use BIOS
setup
You need to use BIOS setup when:
• You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run
BIOS setup.
• You want to restore the factory default settings.
• You want to modify some specific settings according to the
hardware.
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needed by the Notebook to
our Notebook hardware. Do
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• You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system
performance.
• The BIOS setup screen shown in this chapter is for your
reference only. The actual item
may differ.
• The BIOS setup program may have been updated after the
publication of this manual.
• The settings you select in your operating system might
override similar settings in BIOS setup.
To run BIOS setup, press the <F2> key immediately when the
logo appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows
up on the screen for only a few seconds, so you must press the
<F2> key at the time.
s or settings on your Notebook