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Chapter 12: Upgrading Your Computer
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Using the BIOS Setup utility
The BIOS Setup utility stores basic settings for your computer. These settings
include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and
password security. These settings are stored and saved even when the power is
off.
To open BIOS Setup utility:
■ Restart your computer. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F1. The
BIOS Setup utility opens.
Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of the BIOS Setup utility screen
to move through the BIOS menus and make selections. Press F1 to get more
help about options.
Caution The options in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the
factory for optimal performance. Changes to these settings
will affect the performance of your computer.
Before changing any settings, write them down in case you
need to restore them later.