Technical data

Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Changing Your Computer’s Configuration
The following sections provide detailed information on changing your computer’s
factory configuration. Before changing any setting, make sure you fully read and
understand the information provided and view any on-line help for a selected setting.
Changing Time and Date
There may be instances when it will be necessary to change the date and/or time
that is resident in your computer’s BIOS. The following directions show you how this
is done.
1. Reboot the computer and enter Setup.
2. In the Main menu, using the cursor keys and [Tab], select (highlight) the
System Time or System Date field you want to change.
3. Use [+] or [-] to change the field to the desired value.
You can also enter the desired date and time.
4. Save Changes and Exit Setup and allow your computer to reboot.
NOTE
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The date and time can also be set from within the
operating system.
Setting Up Security
Computer security is important to prevent theft or accidental loss of your computer
software and data. The following sections describe the BIOS security features
available and how to use them.