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5.6 BIOS Setup
The BIOS stores the system configuration information in the SPI-ROM. When the system
configuration is modified, it may be necessary to change the BIOS settings.
< NOTE >
When the equipment is shipped, the BIOS is configured in accordance with the
system configuration.
If the BIOS settings are changed, the system may not operate stably or may not
start properly. Pay sufficient attention when you change the BIOS settings.
(1) Starting the setup menu
When you set up the BIOS, start the setup menu.
When turn on the power, messages ralated system initialization will be displayed. Press the
F2 key to launch the setup menu.
(2) Maneuvering through the setup menu
Use the following keys to maneuver through the menu.
Key name
Esc
Used for exiting the setup or returning from a lower menu to a higher menu.
← or →
Used for selecting a menu or selecting a menu group displayed at the top of the screen.
↑ or ↓
Used for selecting an item or selecting a sub-item under a menu group.
Used for selecting a value for the setting. By pressing those keys, the setting switches
＋or －
among the available options.
Used for selecting a value for the setting. If there are only two available options, the
Space
setting toggles when you press the key.
When you configure the date and time, by pressing this key, the focus moves between
Tab
setting items, for example, from month to day and from hour to minute.
Used for moving from a higher menu to a lower menu, exiting the setup (saving data to
Enter
the SPI-ROM), or other purposes.
(3) Overview of the setup menu
The setup menu consists of the following items:
Main: This is the screen displayed when the menu starts. You can configure basic system
settings such as date and time.
Advanced: You can configure detailed system settings such as interrupt ports and I/O
address settings.
Power: You can configure the automatic power shutdown at failure detection, the operating
mode for when the power is turned on, and others settings.
Boot: You can configure the priority order of the devices from which an OS is booted.
Exit: You can save modified configuration information to the SPI-ROM, reset
configuration information back to the default settings, and make other changes.
Table 5-15 BIOS Setup menu operation key
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