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CHAPTER 2
BIOS SETUP
The primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is to identify and initiate component
hardware. The BIOS parameters are stored in non-volatile BIOS memory (CMOS). CMOS contents don’t get
erased when the computer is turned off. The following topics are described in this chapter.
• About the Setup Utility on page 11
• Using the USB keyboard on page 11
• Main Menu on page 14
• Advanced Menu on page 15
• Security Menu on page 19
• Boot Menu on page 20
• Exit Menu on page 22
About the Setup Utility
TheBIOSSetupUtilityenablesyoutocongurethefollowingitems:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
• Boot device priority
This Setup Utility should be used for the following:
• Whenchangingthesystemconguration
• WhenacongurationerrorisdetectedandyouarepromptedtomakechangestotheSetupUtility
• WhenmakingchangestothePowerManagementconguration
• When changing the User or Supervisor password
• When changing the boot priority
Using the USB keyboard
To enter the BIOS setup must use the external keyboard. Please connect USB keyboard and restart, then refer
to the section “entering the Setup Utility”.