Bios Setup Utility; When To Use Bios Setup; How To Start Bios Setup - NEC POWERMATE 8100 Series Service And Reference Manual

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup utility configures system parameters. The parameters are saved
in nonvolatile memory in a CMOS chip backed by a battery on the system
board. The battery supplies continuous power to maintain parameter
configuration information when system power is off.
Note:
battery, print out or write down the current setup parameter
settings and store in a safe place. Use this information to
restore the system to the current parameters if a wrong
setting is made or if the battery needs replacement (see
Section 3 for battery replacement).

When to Use BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup utility is used to view and set parameters. Use the Setup utility
to:
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set the time and date
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update or check parameters when adding or removing expansion options
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change or set power management features
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correct a hardware discrepancy when the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
displays an error message and prompts to run Setup
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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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change certain operating parameters, such as boot device sequence and
keyboard parameters
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configure system connections for peripherals such as diskette drive, hard
drives, and devices connected to the printer port and serial ports
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customize the system with security features such as passwords, diskette
drive restriction, virus check reminder, and system backup reminder
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set system parameters after the CMOS battery is replaced.

How to Start BIOS Setup

To start the BIOS Setup utility, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. To start the memory test before the system boots up, press
There is about five seconds to press
2-10 System Configuration
Before changing parameters or replacing the
before the system boot continues.
F2
after POST.
F2