Acer 510 Series - Manual (Page 113)

BIOS Utility
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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 TravelMate logo is being displayed.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are seven menu options: System Information, Basic
System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Device
Configuration, System Security, Power Management and
Load Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the np keys; then
press Enter.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by
following these instructions:
T
Press the cursor up/down keys ( np to move between
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