Acer 1600 series Laptop User Manual


 
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BIOS Utility
The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS
(basic input/output system).
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST. The BIOS setup utility displays
summary information on your computer, its devices, processor and memory.
Note: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
Your computer is already configured for optimal performance, and so you should not
need to run this utility. However, you may need to change the BIOS settings if you
encounter configuration problems in the future. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 77
if a problem arises.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
These are the menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
keys.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
Press the cursor up/down keys (
) to select item.
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