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The HS-6254/HS-6654 uses AWARD BIOS for the system
configuration. The AWARD BIOS setup program is designed to provide
the maximum flexibility in configuring the system by offering various
options that could be selected for end-user requirements. This chapter
is written to assist you in the proper usage of these features.
5.1
Starting Setup
The AWARD BIOS is immediately activated when you first power on
the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the
CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and
configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system
on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the
operating system.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one
of two ways:
3. By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or
4. By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears
briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self
Test).
Press DEL to enter SETUP.
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to
enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or
pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart
by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do
not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an
error message will be displayed and you will be asked to...
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
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