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BIOS is the abbreviation for "Basic Input Output System". The 
BIOS is the hardware-specific core of an operating system, which 
is not deleted when the system is turned off and is located in the 
EPROM. Data is written to this chip once, can only be read by the 
computer, and can only be changed at a later date using special 
programs (Flash-BIOS). Each time the computer is turned on, the 
BIOS first of all runs a self-test. The computer then uses the BIOS 
to start the operating system and to control the stream of data 
between the hard disk, graphics card, keyboard and printer, until 
the operating system takes over this task. 
 
 

 
... for using the BIOS 
 
The BIOS is tailored to the specific demands of the system by the 
manufacturer. Therefore, only the BIOS approved and certified by 
the manufacturer should be used. 
 
Current BIOS updates can be found at: www.fujitsu-siemens.com 
 
... accessing the BIOS 
 
In its delivery state, the BIOS is optimised such that a very short 
boot time is achieved. To access the BIOS setup, immediately after 
switching on the machine, i.e. during the boot process, press the 
key to call the BIOS several times at short intervals until the BIOS 
main menu appears on your screen. 
 
Note: 

Further information on setup and which key you must 
press (e.g. F2 or Del) can be found in the motherboard 
documentation.