IBASE IB889 - Manual (Page 22)

BIOS SETUP
18 IB889 User’s Manual
BIOS Introduction
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such
as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also adds virus and
password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of
the chipset controlling the entire system.
BIOS Setup
The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system
configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores the
Setup utility. When you turn on the computer, the BIOS is immediately
activated. Pressing the key immediately allows you to enter the
Setup utility. If you are a little bit late pressing the key, POST
(Power On Self Test) will continue with its test routines, thus preventing
you from invoking the Setup. If you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system by pressing the ”Reset” button or simultaneously pressing the
, and keys. You can also restart by turning the
system Off and back On again. The following message will appear on
the screen:
Press to Enter Setup
In general, you press the arrow keys to highlight items, to
select, the and keys to change entries, for help
and to quit.
When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup
functions and exit choices.