Archos 501254US User Manual - Page 28

Running the BIOS Setup This Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings. Attention: You should be very careful using BIOS settings as you could render you computer unusable if you do not understand what you are doing. The BIOS allows you to set up a password to limit access to the computer (not just Windows). Unauthorized access to the computer can thus be prevented. Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-On Self Test), that is, the computer is starting up, press the DEL key to activate the BIOS Setup Utility. You may need to press DEL key fairly quickly. If the system loads Windows, then you know you have missed it. Restart and make sure you press the DEL button earlier. Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS. BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Enter F1 F10 Leaves a sub-menu to return to the Exit previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes. Go to Sub Screen Shows the Sub Menu General Help Shows the Help Screen Save and Exit Saves changes and reboots the computer. Select a field Selects the next field. ↑ Select an item Selects the next upper item. ↓ Select an item Selects the next lower item. - Lower value Selects the next value within a field. + Higher value Selects the next value within a field. Modifying the BIOS Settings The BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub-menus. Each menu item is described in this section. Main Setup 25