Optima g200n User Guide

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and
involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is turned on the for the first
time, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your
notebook. This information is stored in the BIOS program. Each time you power on or
restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a flash screen
until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a
standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot
sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup
Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:

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You turn on the power to your notebook.

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You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

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The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your
notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore
there is no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

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Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot de-
vices.

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System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, do the following:

1. Turn on or restart your notebook.
2. Press the [F2] key once the flash screen appears on the screen. This will open the

main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other

setup menus to review or alter the current settings.