Using The Bios Setup Utility - Gateway ALR 8200R User Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

The computer's BIOS has a built-in setup utility that lets you configure
several basic system characteristics. The settings are stored in battery-
backed RAM and are retained even when the power is off.
To enter the setup utility, restart the system and then press
prompted on screen during the startup process.
The lower section of all screens provides information about keystrokes
necessary to access help, navigate through the menus, and perform other
functions.
Figure 34: BIOS Menu Navigation Keystrokes
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Help – Press F
item is only usable in a submenu.
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Back – Press
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Next and Previous Item – Press the up arrow or down arrow keys
to move to the next or previous menu item.
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Select Menu – Use the left arrow and right arrow keys to move
between the six main menus (Main, Advanced, Security, Power,
Boot and Exit).
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+/- Change Values – Toggles through available options for
selected item.
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ENTER Select Sub-Menu – Pressing
highlighted will take you to that sub-menu.
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Setup Defaults – Press
factory default values. A submenu appears, asking you to press
either to load the defaults or
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Save & Exit – Press
ignore all changes. A submenu appears, asking you to press
to save the changes or
to get information about the selected item. This
1
to back out of any field.
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to set the setup parameters to their
F
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E
to exit the setup utility and either save or
F
10
to ignore the changes and exit.
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when
F
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when a sub-menu is
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to skip.
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