Acer 1300 Series Laptop User Manual


 
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST.
Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
There are two menu options: Startup and Exit
Follow these instructions:
T To choose a menu option, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T Use <Tab> key to select a control. Then press <OK> button or e key to accept entries.
T To change the value of a parameter, please follow the directions on each screen. If you like to
assign the boot device, please go to Boot Device then use the cursor up/down keys ( wy) to
select a boot device.
System Utilities
Chapter 2