Acer TravelMate 8210 TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 55

Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of computer. Generally speaking, the computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Otherwise, you can also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Invoking BIOS Setup To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the left-bottom side of the screen). There are six prime items in the BIOS Setup Utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. In the coming pages, we will explain the BIOS Setup Utility by item. Part Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Description Display the system informations. Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Provides advanced setting of the system. Provides security setting of the system. Allows the user to specify the boot options. Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. Note: During setup, all Fn function keys and power saving function are disabled. Chapter 2 45