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Running the SETUP Program
When you turn on your computer for the first time, run the
SETUP program to define how your computer is set up. This is a
simple procedure that you must do at least once. You may need
to do it again later if you want to change a setting.
The SETUP program is stored in read-only memory (ROM).
You can access this program only when you turn on or reset the
computer.
The SETUP program lets you specify the following:
Q The current date and time
D The type of hard disk drive you have
c;1
The type of diskette drive you have
Q
Whether you have installed an external 5
‘&inch
diskette
drive.
The SETUP program automatically displays these configuration
settings:
il
The type of display you’re using, including screen width
LI
The amount of RAM in your computer
U
Whether you have installed an 80C287 math coprocessor.
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 battery, so it will not be erased when you turn
off or reset the computer. Whenever you turn on the computer,
it reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM. If there are any
differences between those settings and the DIP switch settings,
you see an error message. If this occurs, run the SETUP program
or correct your DIP switch settings.
Setting Up Your System
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