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Award, Bios setup, 1 entering setup – FUJITSU DESKPOWER 2000 User Manual

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AWARD

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BIOS SETUP

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BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the

basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in batter y-backed

RAM (CMOS RAM), so that it retains the Setup information when the power is

turned off.

2.1

ENTERING SETUP

Power on the computer and press immediately to allow you to enter Setup.

The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer.

When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the

POST (Power On Self Test), press key or simultaneously press ,

, and keys.

TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS OR KEY

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,

restar t the system to tr y again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET”

button on the system case. You may also restar t by simultaneously pressing

, , and keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time

and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will

again be asked to,

PRESS TO CONTINUE, OR TO ENTER SETUP

2.2

GETTING HELP

2.2.1.

MAIN MENU

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom

of the screen.

2.2.2.

STATUS PAGE SETUP MENU / OPTION PAGE SETUP
MENU

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropri-ate keys to

use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window,

press .

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