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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
Introduction
This section assumes the user is familiar with general BIOS Setup. Refer to the appropriate PC reference
manuals for information about the on-board ROM-BIOS software interface. If ADLINK has added to or
modified the standard functions, these functions will be described.
Entering BIOS Setup (Local Video Display)
To enter BIOS Setup using a local video display for the CoreModule 745:
1. Turn on the display and the power supply to the CoreModule 745.
2. Start Setup by pressing the [Del] key when the following message appears on the boot screen.
Press DEL to run Setup
3. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to navigate through the selections and modify any
settings.
Entering BIOS Setup (Remote Access)
This section describes how to enable the Remote Access in VGA mode and enter the BIOS setup through a
serial terminal or PC.
1. Turn on the power supply to the CoreModule 745 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility in VGA mode.
2. Set the BIOS feature Remote Access to [Enabled] under the Advanced menu.
3. Accept the default options or make your own selections for the balance of the Remote Access fields and
record your settings.
4. Ensure you select the type of remote serial terminal you will be using and record your selection.
5. Select Save Changes and Exit and then shut down the CoreModule 745.
6. Connect the remote serial terminal (or the PC with communications software) to the COM port you
selected and recorded earlier in the BIOS Setup Utility.
7. Turn on the remote serial terminal or PC and set it to the settings you selected in the BIOS Setup Utility.
The default settings for the CoreModule 745 are:
 COM1
 115200
 8 bits
 no parity
 1 stop bit
 no flow control (None)
 [Always] for Redirection After BIOS POST
8. Restore power to the CoreModule 745.
NOTE If the setting for Quick Boot is [Enabled], you may not see this prompt appear on
screen. If this happens, press the key early in the boot sequence to enter
BIOS Setup.