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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual
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Setting the CMOS Parameters
Before running the computer, certain parameters on the CMOS configuration
screens must be set so the computer properly operates. First, set the
parameters on the CMOS Main Screen, then press the PgUp/PgDn key, and set
the parameters on the CMOS Extended Screen.
Note:
Some of the parameters are already set and should not be changed. Only
change the settings if necessary.
Setting the CMOS Main Screen
System Time and Date
To set the time, use the minus <-> key to decrease the number and the plus
<+> key to increase the number. To move the prompt forward, use the right
arrow <→> key; to move the prompt backward, use the left arrow <← > key.
Follow the same procedure for the date.
Diskette Drive A or B
This allows you to configure a diskette drive added or removed from your
computer. Use the <+/-> keys to toggle between the options.
Hard Disk 1-4 (IDE Drives Only)
This selection allows you to configure a hard disk installed in your system.
Use the <+/-> keys to toggle between the options. See Appendix C for a
complete listing of all possible hard drive types.
To install most SCSI hard drives, select NOT INSTALLED. To manually
configure the hard drive, select USER CONFIG. Press the down arrow <↓>
key and type in the appropriate parameters. To automatically configure an
IDE hard drive, select AUTO CONFIG. Drives that can be Auto-Configured
report parameters to the BIOS.
Base Memory and Extended Memory
Both of these memory settings are automatically configured. Press the down
arrow <↓> key to move to the next selection.