User's Manual

ASUS All-in-One PC ET1620I
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Chapter 5: Recovering your system
Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that
are needed for system startup in the PC.
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions
to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings
except in the following circumstances:
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and
requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS
settings or update.
WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot
failure. We strongly recommend that you change the
BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
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Quickly enter the BIOS
To access the BIOS:
When your ASUS All-in-One PC is o, press the power button for at least
four (4) seconds to access the BIOS directly.
Press the power button to turn on your ASUS All-in-One PC then press
<F2> or <Del> during POST.
NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC.
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