Acer 505 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/ouput 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 it. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem
arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST while the TravelMate logo is
being displayed.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup
Configuration, Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Load Default
Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the
keys; then press Enter.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
Press the cursor up/down keys (
↓) to move between parameters.
Press the cursor left/right keys (
←)
to change the value of a parameter.
•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu
Note
: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square
brackets.