User's Manual

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The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and maintains
a variety of hardware functions. It is menu-driven software, which
allows you to easily configure and change the settings.
The BIOS contains manufacturers default settings for the computer’s
standard operations. However, there are occasions when you may be
required to modify the default settings in the BIOS.
The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users.
This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information
is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be
prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how to use this security
feature.
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-
On Self Test), press DEL key quickly to activate the BIOS Setup
Utility.
You may need to press DEL key fairly
quickly. Once the system begins to load Windows, you
may have to retry by cycle-power on again
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen
When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS.
It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.