Foxconn 865A05-G-6ELS - Manual (Page 30)

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
865A05 G/P/PE/GV User Manual
Enter BIOS Setup
After the computer is powered on, the BIOS will self -diagnose the basic hard-
ware on the motherboard (POST process), set up the time sequence parameters
for hardware, detect the hardware devices, etc.. After the POST process is
completed, control of the system will be transferred to the operating system.
Since the BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,
correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. In general, when the computer is turned on and while BIOS is
executing the POST process, the following message will appear in the lower left
corner of the screen:
Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
If you want to enter the BIOS, you must press the button within 3-5 seconds
of the appearance of the above message.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to
accept or go to the sub-menu.
The items in the BIOS Setup main menu are explained below:
Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
BIOS Features
The general system features can be set up through this menu.
Main Menu
Remark:
If you want to enter the BIOS, you must press the button
within 3-5 seconds of the appearance of the above message.
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