User Manual

BIOS Utilities

Overview 5 - 1

Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:

Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test)

Configuration: The Setup utilit y

If your computer has never been set up, o r you ar e making important ch anges

to the system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first

and note the original settin gs found in Setup. Even if you are a beginner , keep

a record of the settings you find and any ch anges you make. This infor mation

could be useful if your system ever needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Don’t make any changes unless you are sure of what

you are doing. Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing

them could cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, con-

sult your service representative.

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BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can

cause your system to

malfunction. To correct

mistakes, return to

Setup and restore the

Setup Defaults with

<F9>.