Running The Bios Setup Program; Installing System Software - Advantech POC-S175 User Manual

2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program

Your POC-S175 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
BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system con-
figuration information, such as the current date and time or your type of
hard drive. The setup program is stored in read-only memory. It can be
accessed either when you turn on or reset the panel PC, by pressing the "
Crtl+Alt+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 bat-
tery 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 dur-
ing 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 panel PC hard drive.
Note Some distributors and system integrators may have
already pre-installed system software prior to shipment of
your panel PC.
If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette
into the external diskette drive until the release button pops out.
The BIOS supports system boot-up directly from the CD-ROM drive.
You may also insert your system installation CD-ROM disk into your
external CD-ROM drive.
Power on or reset the system by pressing the "Ctrl"+"Alt"+"Del" keys
simultaneously. The Point of Care Terminal will automatically load the
operating system from the diskette or CD-ROM.
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