User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in a
special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is
backed up by a battery, so it will not be erased when you
turn off or reset the computer. Whenever you reboot the
computer, it checks the settings, and if it discovers a
difference between the information in the CMOS RAM and
your system’s configuration, it prompts you to run SETUP.
You see a message such as the following:
CMOS memory size mismatch
RUN SETUP UTILITY
Press <F1> to RESUME
Press F1 to run SETUP and correct the setting.
Starting the SETUP Program
To start the SETUP program, make sure there is no diskette
in the diskette drive; then turn on your computer. (If the
computer is already on, press the RESET button on the front
panel to reset it.)
After the computer completes its self test, you see the
following prompt:
Press <Del> to start SETUP
As soon as you see this message, press the Del key. If you do
not press Del within five seconds, the computer starts loading
the operating system and you will not be able to run SETUP.
If this happens, reset the computer and try again.
You see the following options:
Start operating system
Run SETUP
The first option is highlighted. Press L to highlight Run
SETUP, and then press Enter. The SETUP menu appears on
the screen.
2-2 Running the Setup Program