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BIOS Utility
84 User’s Guide
BIOS Utility
The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built
into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System).
Your computer is already properly configured and
optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to
run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting
when a problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while
the Extensa logo is being displayed.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Basic System Settings, Startup
Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, System
Security, Power Management and Load Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ↑↓ keys; then
press Enter.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by
following these instructions:
❑ Press the cursor up/down keys ↑↓ to move between
parameters.
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