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The SETUP program and the factory default settings are stored
in the computer’s ROM BIOS (read-only memory, basic
input/output system). The configuration information you enter
is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM. This
memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you
turn off or reset the computer.
Starting the SETUP Program
When you start your computer, it performs some power-on
diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the
following message:
press <F2> to enter SETUP
(In SETUP, you can disable this message, if desired.)
Press F2 to run
SETUP. This message is only on the screen for a
few seconds. If you missed it, restart the computer and try
again.
If the system detects an error in your configuration, you hear
two beeps and see an error message followed by this message:
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup
Press F2 to run SETUP.
SETUP displays the Main Menu. From this menu, you can
select the various options to identify your system’s
configuration and then save your new values to CMOS. If you
change your mind, you can cancel any changes you have made
and restore the default values stored in ROM or load the values
previously stored in CMOS.
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setting up Your system