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Using System Setup
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Chapter 7 - Using System Setup
The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware
and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored
in the battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when
the computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is
configured with the values found in this memory.
Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You
may also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your
computer, to set the time and date, use security or power-management features,
or alter the settings of other features.
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Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed here
or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance can vary
according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on your
computer.
Starting System Setup
To start System Setup, turn on your computer. When prompted press [F2]. The
System Setup screen will appear.
The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in
Table 8.
TABLE 8. System Setup Menus
Menu Function
Main Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced Configures advanced features on your
computer.
Security Enables security features, including
passwords and backup and virus-check
reminders.
Power Configures power-management features.
Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and
configures boot features.
Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.