Acer Altos R710 Altos R710 Service Guide - Page 35

Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup utility is provided to perform system configuration changes and to display current settings and environment information. The BIOS Setup utility stores configuration settings in system non-volatile storage. Changes affected by BIOS Setup will not take effect until the system is rebooted. The BIOS Setup Utility can be accessed during POST by using the F2 key. Localization The BIOS Setup utility uses the Unicode standard and is capable of displaying setup forms in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. The BIOS supports these languages for console strings as well. Console Redirection The BIOS Setup utility is functional via console redirection over various terminal standards emulation. This may limit some functionality for compatibility, e.g., usage of colors or some keys or key sequences or support of pointing devices. Configuration Reset Setting the Clear CMOS jumper (board location J1H4) produces a "reset system configuration" request. When a request is detected, the BIOS loads the default system configuration values during the next POST. Alternatively, the user can clear CMOS without opening the chassis. Using the control panel, the user can hold the reset button for 4 seconds and then press the power button while still pressing the reset button. The Intel Management Module, when installed, provides a software method to issue a "reset system configuration" request. Software can send a specific OEM command to the Sahalee BMC to indicate the request. Keyboard Commands While in the BIOS Setup utility, the Keyboard Command Bar supports the keys specified in the following table. Key Enter Option Execute Command Description The Enter key is used to activate submenus, pick lists, or to select a subfield. If a pick list is displayed, the Enter key will select the pick list highlighted item, and pass that selection in the parent menu. Chapter 2 26