Notebook PC Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program .....................................................................................2 Updating your BIOS ..................................................................................... 3 Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 5 Primary Master (sub-menu) ......................................................................... 7 Secondary Master (sub-menus) ....................
5 Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided flash memory writer utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set. If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to reconfigure your Notebook PC.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “WINFLASH” which is installed through the provided support CD. If you need help installing or using “WINFLASH”, refer to the “Driver & Utility Manual”. BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN DISPLAY ADVANCED SECURITY POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to make changes to basic system configurations.
5 Configuring the BIOS General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Scroll Bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: Item Specific Help System Time System Date [17:15:00] [08/30/2002] Primary Master Secondary Master [IC25N030ATDA04-0] [UJDA340] Installed Memory Legacy Diskette A BIOS Revision MAC Address 112 MB 1.44M, 3.5 in. 0103 00E018000006 to select field; <+>,<-> to change value.
5 Configuring the BIOS Installed Memory [112 MB] (display field) This field displays the amount of extended memory as detected by the system after deducting any memory shared by the display. Unfortunately, this will not tell you how much is onboard and how much is added to the SO-DIMM socket. You must visually inspect the SO-DIMM socket if you are considering expanding your memory. You cannot make changes to this field. This is a display only field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Primary Master (sub-menu) This field is used to configure the primary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu.
5 Configuring the BIOS Cylinders [ ] This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User Type HDD and “Translation Method” must be set to Manual. Heads [ ] This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Ultra DMA Mode [ ] This field auto detects Ultra DMA capability (for improved transfer speeds and data integrity) for compatible IDE (Integrated Disk Electronics) devices. Set to Disable to suppress Ultra DMA capability. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User Type HDD. The configuration options are: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]. The following is for your reference: Mode 0 = 16.7MB/s Mode 2 = 33.3MB/s (ATA/33) Mode 4 = 66.
5 Configuring the BIOS Display Menu Selecting Display from the main menu bar displays the Display menu as shown below. Item Specific Help Display Memory Size [16MB] to set VGA shared memory size. It’s important to note the more memory size of display, the less system memory. It’s better to reserve system memory not less than 96MB. Display Memory Size [16 MB] The display memory is shared with the system memory. This sets the memory allocated to the display.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar displays the Advanced menu as shown below. Item Specific Help Default CPU Speed Max CPU Speed Ext. CPU Frequency Dram Timing Internal Touchpad I/O Device Configuration 1400 MHz 1400 MHz [100] [Normal] [Enabled] to go to the sub-menu. Default CPU Speed [1400 MHz] (display field) This displays the normal speed of the Notebook PC’s CPU.
5 Configuring the BIOS I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) I/O Device Configuration IR Port DMA Channel Parallel Port Mode ECP DMA Select [2F8H/IRQ3] [1] [378H/IRQ7] [ECP] [3] Item Specific Help to select the I/O Address & IRQ for Infrared. NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant settings. WARNING! Changing the default address and IRQ settings for Serial Port or Parallel Port can cause conflicts with other system devices or installed peripherals.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [3BCH/IRQ7] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Mode: [ECP] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The configuration options are: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Mode: When the EPP mode is selected, the standard and bidirectional modes are also available. The EPP operates on a two phase cycle.
5 Configuring the BIOS Security Menu The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: Item Specific Help System Password [Enter] Hard disk Password [Enter] Supervisor password controls full access. to change password ; again to disable password.
Configuring the BIOS 5 System Password [Enter] The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “Enabled”, you will be prompted for a password after you press [F2] to enter BIOS setup. To Enable: Select “Enter” and press [Enter], type a password and press [Enter], type the same password again and press [Enter] to confirm. (You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored.) To Disable: Select “Set” and press [Enter] without entering a password.
5 Configuring the BIOS Power Menu The power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one function as follows: Item Specific Help Start Battery Refreshing By slowing down CPU speed when AC adapter not in use to conserve battery power Start Battery Refreshing This function will start a software program to remove memory effects in the battery and recalibrate the battery gauge.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Item Specific Help 1. Removable Device 2. IDE Hard Drive 3. ATAPI CD-ROM 4. Other Boot Device [Legacy Floppy] [IC25N030ATDA04-0] [UJDA340] [INT18 Device (Network)] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Boot Sequence: to select the device.
5 Configuring the BIOS Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit setup utility and save your changes to CMOS. NOTE: Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu.
Configuring the BIOS 5 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another). You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the EEPROM.
