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Using the bios utility, Entering setup – Parker Hannifin PA Series User Manual

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Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation

Using the BIOS Utility

PA PowerStation User Guide

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The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information

has been erased.

Every computer with a motherboard includes a special chip referred to as

the BIOS or ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System).

The BIOS includes instructions to interact with the computer hardware. It

also includes a test which ensures that the computer meets requirements

to boot up properly. If the computer encounters an error during the test,

you either hear a combination of beeps or see an error message on the

screen.

Error messages can be fatal or non-fatal. Generally, the system can

continue the boot up sequence with a non-fatal error. These are usually

displayed on the screen along with the following instructions:

Press to RESUME

Write down the error message and press the F1 key to continue booting the

system. If you want to change BIOS settings, refer to the following

sections.

Using the BIOS Utility

Entering Setup

Before changing any of the BIOS settings, shut down the system and

connect a keyboard to the PowerStation.

1

Turn on the PowerStation.

2

Press the F1 key while the system splash screen displays to enter the

BIOS setup utility.

When the BIOS utility is displayed, press a letter key or use the arrow keys

to navigate through the menu.