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When to Run Setup, Starting the Program, Changing the Settings, Ctrl Alt Del

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When to Run Setup Because your computer was set up and configured for you, the configuration information may be correct for your needs. However, you may want to run Setup to enter the correct time and date, set a password, or customize the power management features. In addition, any time you change the computer's configuration (by installing or removing optional devices, for example), you need to run Setup to update the configuration. Starting the Program To start Setup, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already on, exit any program you are using and press Ctrl Alt Del to reset the computer.) During power-on diagnostics you see the following prompt at the bottom of your screen: Press F8 to run S E T U P As soon as you see this message, press F8. If you do not press F8 within 5 seconds, the computer loads Windows. If this happens, exit Windows and press Ctrl Alt Del to reset the computer. Changing the Settings When the computer starts Setup, you see the Page 1 screen, which displays your computer's memory configuration in addition to the settings you can change. Your total system memory consists of the base memory plus extended memory. Use the keys to move the cursor from option to option. Once you have highlighted an option you want to change, press the + or --key as many times as necessary to scroll through the settings and select the one you want. Press PgDn or PgUp to go to the next or previous Setup screen. 1-10 Setting Up the Computer

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When to Run Setup
Because your computer was set up and configured for you, the
configuration information may be correct for your needs.
However, you may want to run Setup to enter the correct time
and date, set a password, or customize the power management
features. In addition, any time you change the computer’s
configuration (by installing or removing optional devices, for
example), you need to run Setup to update the configuration.
Starting the Program
To start Setup, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette
drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already
on, exit any program you are using and press
Ctrl Alt Del
to
reset the computer.) During power-on diagnostics you see the
following prompt at the bottom of your screen:
Press F8 to run
SETUP
As soon as you see this message, press F8.
If you do not press F8 within 5 seconds, the computer loads
Windows. If this happens, exit Windows and press
Ctrl Alt Del
to reset the computer.
Changing the Settings
When the computer starts Setup, you see the Page 1 screen,
which displays your computer’s memory configuration in
addition to the settings you can change. Your total system
memory consists of the base memory plus extended memory.
Use the
keys to move the cursor from option to
option. Once you have highlighted an option you want to
change, press the + or --key as many times as necessary to
scroll through the settings and select the one you want. Press
PgDn or PgUp to go to the next or previous Setup screen.
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Setting Up the Computer