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MDPC-4090 User Manual 12
2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program
MDPC-4090 is likely to have been properly set up and configured by
your dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the
BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system con-
figuration information, such as the current date and time or your type of
hard drive. The setup program is stored in read-only memory. It can be
accessed either when you turn on or reset the MDPC-4090, by pressing
the "Crtl+Alt+Del" key on your keyboard immediately after powering on
the computer.
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special
area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a bat-
tery so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system.
Whenever you turn on the power, the system reads the settings stored in
CMOS RAM and compares them to the equipment check conducted dur-
ing the power on self-test (POST). If an error occurs, an error message
will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the setup
program.
2.4 Installing System Software
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup
programs which load automatically and guide you through hard disk
preparation and operating system installation. The guidelines below will
help you determine the steps necessary to install your operating system
on the MDPC’s hard drive.
If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette
into the diskette drive until the release button pops out. (See Figure 2-7)
BIOS supports system boot-up directly from the CD-ROM drive. You
may also insert your system installation CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM
drive. (See Figure 2-7).
Note Some distributors and system integrators may
have already pre-installed system software prior to
shipment of your MDPC-4090.