User Manual

Using the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’ s basic settings. When you turn your
computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly.
You can use the BIOS Setup Utility to change your computer’ s start-up configuration. For example, you
can change your system's security routine.
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. A prompt appears on
the computer display that says “ Press F2 to run Setup.” When you see this prompt, press the F2 key and
the system will start the Setup Utility and display the main menu of the utility.
CAUTION
Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to
Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by pressing F9 and selecting yes.
Navigation and Help
The Menu Bar
The Setup Utility has these five menu options in the Menu Bar at the top of the window:
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