User's Manual

5-2
Using BIOS Setup
When and How to Use
You need to run BIOS Setup Utility when:
 You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS Setup
Utility.
 You want to restore the factory default BIOS settings.
 You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.
 You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the system performance.
To run BIOS Setup Utility:
 For Windows 8 models: Open the Charms Bar of Windows. Tap Settings 
Change PC Settings  General. Under Advanced startup, tap Restart now. In the
boot options menu, tap Troubleshoot  Advanced options  UEFI Firmware
Settings. Tap Restart to restart the system and enter UEFI (BIOS).
 Method 1 for Windows 7 models: During start when the Getac logo screen appears,
double-tap the screen. In the menu that appears, select Setup under App Menu.
 Method 2 for Windows 7 models: If a keyboard is connected, press the F2 key when
the prompt (“Press F2 for System Utilities”) appears at the bottom left corner
of the screen during system startup.
NOTE: The actual setting items on your model may differ from
those described in this chapter.