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CHAPTER 2
BIOS SETUP
The primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is to identify and initiate component
hardware. The BIOS parameters are stored in non-volatile BIOS memory (CMOS). CMOS contents don’t get
erased when the computer is turned off. The following topics are described in this chapter.
• About the Setup Utility on page 9
• Main Screen on page 12
• Advanced Settings on page 13
• Chipset Settings on page 23
• Boot Settings on page 29
• Security Settings on page 30
• Save & Exit on page 31
About the Setup Utility
TheBIOSSetupUtilityenablesyoutocongurethefollowingitems:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
This Setup Utility should be used for the following:
• Whenchangingthesystemconguration
• WhenacongurationerrorisdetectedandyouarepromptedtomakechangestotheSetupUtility
• WhentryingtoresolveIRQconicts
• WhenmakingchangestothePowerManagementconguration
• When changing the User or Supervisor password