Chapter 3 Bios Setup; Entering Setup - Advantech AIMB-253 Series User Manual

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Chapter 3

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and

allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

You may need to run the Setup program when:

•

An error message appears on the screen during the system booting

up, and requests you to run SETUP.

•

You want to change the default settings for custom- ized features.

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self

Test) process.

When the message below appears on the screen, press <Delete> key to

enter Setup.

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter

Setup, re- start the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the

RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously press-

ing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Note

(1) The items under each BIOS category described in this

chapter are under continuous update for better system perfor-

mance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different

from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

(2) Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory

count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and

P = PHOENIX.

2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V =

VIA.

7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard cus-

tomers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

031506 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

AIMB-253 User Manual

BIOS Setup

Press Delete to enter SETUP

W9642IMS V1.0 031506 where:

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