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Configuring the Computing Unit in BIOS Setup

Release 04/02

5-2

Panel PC 670 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual

5.1

Modifying the Device Configuration with SETUP

Changing the Device Configuration

The device configuration of your computing unit is preset for working with the
software supplied to you. You should only modify the preset values if you have
performed technical modifications to your device or if a fault occurs when the unit
is powered up.

BIOS SETUP Program

The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. The system configuration settings are
stored in the battery-protected memory of the computing unit.

You can use BIOS Setup to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk
type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the
time of day and date.

Incorrect BIOS Data

If there are detected incorrect BIOS data during the boot process you are asked by
the BIOS to

S

Start BIOS SETUP by pressing F2 or

S

continue booting by pressing F1.

start SETUP

On completion of the startup test, the BIOS gives you the opportunity of starting
the SETUP program The following message appears on the display:

PRESS

<

F2

>

to enter SETUP

To start SETUP, proceed as follows:

1. Reset the computing unit (warm or cold reset).

2. Press the key F2 until the BIOS message is displayed.

BIOS SETUP menus

The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You will
find information on the ”Item Specific Help” part of the specific menu for the
selected SETUP value.