Partner Tech pt-5700 User Manual

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BIOS S
ETUP
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TILITY
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides 
options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this informa-
tion even when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values 
found in CMOS.The following topics are described in this chapter.
About the Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure the following items:
Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
Video display type and display options 
Password protection from unauthorized use
Power management features
This Setup Utility should be used for the following:
When changing the system configuration
When a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
When making changes to the Power Management configuration
When changing the User or Supervisor password
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If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without 
Saving" item and press Y to discard any changes you have made.