User`s guide

Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program
3–2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
The settings made in the Setup program affect how the notebook performs. It is important, to
try to understand all the Setup options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way
you use the notebook.
Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program
When turning on the Notebook for the first time you may get a message prompting you to run
the BIOS Setup program. A warning message may appear on the screen if the hardware
configuration is changed or the Power On Self Test (POST) fails. This message will inform
you of any errors or invalid settings and prompt you to run the Setup program to correct the
problem.
Even if you are not prompted by a message instructing you to use the Setup program, at some
time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For example,
you may want to make changes to the power management settings, or for security purposes,
enable the Notebook’s password function. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system
using the Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes.
A few examples of why you may want or need to run the BIOS setup program follow.
• You want to redefine the communication ports to prevent any conflicts.
• You want to make changes to the Power Management configuration.
• You want to change the password or make other changes to the security setup.