Bios Introduction; Main Setup; System Time / System Date - Advantech ARK-DS262 User Manual

3.1

BIOS Introduction

AMIBIOS has been integrated into many motherboards for over two decades. With
the AMIBIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control various sys-
tem features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ARK-DS262 series
BIOS setup screens.
AMIBIOS's ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed CMOS so it retains
the setup information when the power is turned off.
3.2

Main Setup

When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You
can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab.
The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Options in blue can be configured, and grayed-out
options cannot be configured instead. The right frame displays the key legend.
The key legend in the top is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-
pany it.
3.2.1

System Time / System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the
<Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in
MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.
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Figure 3.1 Main Setup Screen
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