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BIOS Setup • 27
AWARD BIOS Setup
All computer mainboard of this type have a 'Setup' utility program stored in
the BIOS ROM that is used to create a record of the system configuration and
settings. If you are received your mainboard installed as part of a sys tem, the
proper entries have probably already been made. If so, you might want to call
up the Setup Utility, as described later, to take a look at them, and perhaps
record them for future reference, particularly the hard disk specifications.
If you are installing the board or reconfiguring your system, you will need to
enter new setup information. This section explains how to use the program
and make the appropriate entries.
The Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS ROM. When you turn the computer on,
a screen message appears to give you an opportunity to call up the Setup
Utility. It displays during the POST (Power On Self Test). If you do not have a
change to respond, reset the system by simultaneously typing the <Ctrl>,
<Alt> and <Delete> key, or by pushing the 'reset' button on the system
cabinet. You can also restart by turning the system OFF then ON.
This message will then reappear:
TO ENTER BEFORE BOOT PRESS CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL KEY
After you press the <Del> key the main program screen will appear,
displaying the following choices.
Main Program Screen
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A69KMHB)
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
Esc : Quit
↑ ↓ → ←
: Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
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