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Chapter 2
Running the SETUP Program
You may need to run the SETUP program the first time you use
your computer. If your system came unconfigured, you need to
define how it is set up. If your system was configured for you,
you may want to check the settings or adjust the date and time.
You also may need to run the program again later if you
change your configuration.
SETUP lets you verify or change the following:
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System settings such as date, time, diskette drive type(s):
and video display type
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Automatic or manual selection of hard disk drive(s)
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Automatic or manual selection of advanced hardware
features for optimizing system performance
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System booting options
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Password security and anti-virus features.
SETUP also allows you to see summary information about your
system.
The SETUP program and the factory default settings are stored
in the computer’s ROM BIOS (read-only memory, basic
input/ output system). The configuration information you enter
is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM. This
memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you
turn off or reset the computer.
Running the SETUP Program
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