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32 — The BIOS setup utility
The BIOS setup utility
The BIOS setup utility lets you change core settings on your computer such as
the system time, boot order, and auto-repeat rate for your keyboard. Most
users will find the default settings are already optimal for their needs. Be clear
on changes your make to the BIOS. Choosing incorrect settings can cause
your computer not to boot up.
the system time, boot order, and auto-repeat rate for your keyboard. Most
users will find the default settings are already optimal for their needs. Be clear
on changes your make to the BIOS. Choosing incorrect settings can cause
your computer not to boot up.
Accessing the BIOS setup
When you turn on your computer a message “Press F2 to enter BIOS”
appears. Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup.
appears. Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup.
On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help. This
area lists navigation key shortcuts and information that is specific for the item
that is selected.
area lists navigation key shortcuts and information that is specific for the item
that is selected.
Updating the BIOS firmware
You can install updated BIOS for your computer that you can download from
the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS may provide support for new peripher-
als, improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs.
the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS may provide support for new peripher-
als, improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs.
The Main BIOS menu
In the Main menu you can make the following changes: