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3-2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Introducing BIOS Setup
Your NEC Versa L320 computer comes with a hardware program called the BIOS
Setup utility that allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also
allows you to set password features that protect your system from unauthorized use.
Use BIOS Setup to:
set the current time and date
customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware
secure your system with a password
balance your performance needs with power conservation.
Entering BIOS Setup
Access the BIOS utility at power-on. Just press
F2
when the following prompt appears.
Press <F2> to Enter BIOS Setup.
When you press
F2
to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test
(POST) and displays the current CMOS RAM settings.
If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep and a
message: “Press <F1> to resume.” If you press
F1
, the system continues past the error
and attempts to load Windows normally. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the
error message that appears above the prompt (taking notes if you want), and press
F2
.
You will see this message if your CMOS battery becomes fully discharged.