Running The Bios Setup Program; Installing System Software - Advantech MT-100 User Manual

2.5 Running the BIOS Setup Program

Your Tablet PC 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 configuration 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 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.

2.6 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 optical drive
until the release button pops out. (See Figure 2-14)
The BIOS supports system boot-up directly from the CD-ROM drive. You may also insert your
system installation CD-ROM disk into the 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.
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.
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