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2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program
Your UTC-520A/B is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your
dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the UTC-520A/B's BIOS
(Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system configuration informa-
tion, such as the current date and time or your type of hard drive. The setup program
is stored in read-only memory (ROM). It can be accessed either when you turn on or
reset the UTC-520A/B, by pressing the "Del" key on your keyboard immediately after
powering on the computer.
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special area of
memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that it will not
be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the power,
the system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the
equipment check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If an error occurs,
an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the
setup program.
2.4 Installing System Software
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup programs
which load automatically and guide you through hard disk preparation and operating
system installation. The guidelines below will help you determine the steps necessary
to install your operating system on the UTC-520A/B hard drive.
Note!
Some distributors and system integrators may have already pre-
installed system software prior to shipment of your UTC-520A/B.
Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the UTC-
520A/B using any of four methods:
2.4.1 Method 1: Ethernet
You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.
2.4.2 Method 2: External USB CD-ROM
If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette into the dis-
kette drive until the release button pops out.
The BIOS of UTC-520A/B supports system boot-up directly from the CD-ROM drive.
You may also insert your system installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Power on your UTC-520A/B or reset the system by pressing the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" keys
simultaneously. The UTC-520A/B will automatically load the operating system from
the diskette or CD-ROM.
If you are presented with the opening screen of a setup or installation program, follow
the instructions on screen. The setup program will guide you through preparation of
your hard drive, and installation of the operating system. If you are presented with an
operating system command prompt, such as A:\>, then you must partition and format
your hard drive, and manually copy the operating system files to it. Refer to your
operating system user manual for instructions on partitioning and formatting a hard
drive.
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