IBASE SI-38N - Manual (Page 20)

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BIOS Setup
BIOS Introduction
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM 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 or 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.