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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
865A01 G/PE User Manual
Enter BIOS Setup
After the computer is powered on, the BIOS will self -diagnose the basic
hardware 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 operat-
ing 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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