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Chapter 5: bios utilities, Overview, Bios utilities – Eurocom M980NU XCaliber User Manual

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BIOS Utilities

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Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:

Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test)

Configuration: The Setup utility
If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the
system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note the
original settings found in Setup. Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the set-
tings you find and any changes you make. This information could be useful if your
system ever needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Don’t make any changes unless you are sure of what you
are doing
. Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing them could
cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, consult your service
representative.

BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can
cause your system to
malfunction. To correct
mistakes, return to Set-
up
and restore the Set-
up Defaults
with <F9>.