User Guide

2-10 System Configuration and Setup
Checking/Setting System Parameters
The BIOS Setup Utility consists of a number of screens, each representing a specific area of the
BIOS. The following tables list the BIOS parameters, their factory default settings, alternate
settings, and a description of each setting. See the item-specific help that appears on each Setup
screen for more details.
The BIOS Setup Utility is broken down as follows:
n Standard CMOS Setup
n Advanced CMOS Setup
n System Security Setup
n Power Management Setup
n Boot Device Setup
n Peripheral Setup
Resetting System Parameters
To reset all parameters to the default settings, select Auto Configuration with Defaults from the
BIOS Setup Main Menu, press the arrow keys to select Yes and press Enter.
Standard CMOS Setup
Use the Standard CMOS Setup screen to view the System Time, System Date and to modify
drive parameters and related settings.
Standard CMOS Setup
Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s)
Date mm/dd/yyyy
System Memory (automatically detected)
Time hh:/mm/:ss
Diskette Drive A 1.44 MB, 3 1/2 Not installed, 1.44 MB 3 1/2
Internal Auto User Defined, CDROM,
Not installed
Internal Slave Auto User Defined, CD/DVD,
Not installed
Boot Sector Virus
Protection
Disabled Enabled
n Date — Sets your Versa Note VX’s calendar month, day and year. The calendar clock is
year 2000-compliant. These settings remain in memory even after you turn off system
power.
To set the date use the Tab or arrow keys to move from field to field. Use the PgUp or
PgDn key to change the numbers within each field.
n System Memory — Displays the amount of system memory currently installed in your
system.