Bios Setup Utility; Navigating The Bios Setup Utility - Gateway MG1 Service Manual

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility

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CHAPTER 2: System utilities
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the notebook's BIOS
(Basic Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and
optimized. However, if the user encounters configuration problems, you may need to run
Setup.
Important
Also see Chapter 4 "Troubleshooting" on page
To run the BIOS Setup Utility:
1
Turn on the notebook. You will see
the screen.
2
Press . The BIOS Setup Utility opens.
F2
There are six menu options in the BIOS Setup Utility: Information, Main, Advanced, Intel,
Security, Boot, and Exit.
To use the BIOS Setup Utility:
•
To choose a menu, use the left
•
To choose an item, use the up
•
To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
•
A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press E
•
Press E while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
SC
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In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10
to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Important
You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.
Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help
for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this
information carefully when making changes to parameter values. System
information differs by model.
143.
Press <F2> to enter Setup
← →
and right arrow keys.
↑ ↓
and down arrow keys.
at the bottom of
to expand this item.
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