User`s manual

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Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge
between motherboard and the operating system. When starting up the computer, the BIOS program
gain control. The BIOS first operates a self-diagnostic test called POST (Power On Self Test) for
all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of
the hardware synchronization. Only when these tasks are completed done it gives up control of the
computer to operating system (OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software
to communicate, it is the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your system
performance as its best.
BIOS SETUP Program
Phoenix /Award provides a highly efficient and maintainable system BIOS for MX855-LC. The
concise user interface and clear explanations help customer easily modify the BIOS parameters via
the BIOS SETUP program.
The BIOS Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the SETUP program. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you the opportunity to run this program. This appears during the
Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Del> to call up the SETUP Program. If you are late in
pressing the mentioned key and operating system is started, you will need to shutdown the
operating system, restart the system and repeat the process again.
The SETUP program is a menu-driven program. You can scroll through the various menus and
make your selections among the predetermined choices in just a few keystrokes.
To access the BIOS SETUP program, press the <Del> key after the computer has run through its
POST. Your computer manufacturer may use a key other than <Del> key to invoke the SETUP
program. BIOS POST screen displays the SETUP key assignment for these BIOS on the bottom of
the POST screen.
NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and