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... Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
... Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
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... toggle on and off. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On.
... toggle on and off. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On.
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and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft ...
and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft ...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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...: NOTE: System information can be run it. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can ...the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. ...
...: NOTE: System information can be run it. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can ...the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main Security Boot Exit Perform the following actions to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. ...
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... Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system... boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable...
... Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system... boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to set the system time and date, enable...
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.... Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Supervisor password setting User password setting Hard drive password setting Option to set the supervisor password Option to set a user password Option to set... the hard drive password Option to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - BIOS Security Table 2-3.
.... Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password State Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Supervisor password setting User password setting Hard drive password setting Option to set the supervisor password Option to set a user password Option to set... the hard drive password Option to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Security 0 Use this tab to enable password requirement during system boot Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set - - - BIOS Security Table 2-3.
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... press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. System Utilities 2-9 Press F10 to save changes...
... press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. System Utilities 2-9 Press F10 to save changes...
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... 5. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press F10 to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type the current password in the Enter...
... 5. NOTE: NOTE: Users can choose to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. 2-10 System Utilities Press F10 to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-7. Press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Type the current password in the Enter...
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By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Optical disc drive 3. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. Network boot 4. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Optical disc drive 3. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. Network boot 4. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1.
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... Fn + Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes...
... Fn + Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes...
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Figure 2-10. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Click OK to position 1. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. BIOS Boot 3. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order.
Figure 2-10. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. Click OK to position 1. Execute to enter Setup Menu. 2. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. BIOS Boot 3. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order.
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... prompt type in the DMI pool for hardware management. Used in MAC address. 9. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to the first position. Figure 2-15. At the command prompt, navigate to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Press Enter. 10. Using DMI ...
... prompt type in the DMI pool for hardware management. Used in MAC address. 9. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to the first position. Figure 2-15. At the command prompt, navigate to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Press Enter. 10. Using DMI ...
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... computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. If the issue is properly connected to check the thermal module and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3. 4-4 Troubleshooting Figure 4-1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power On Issues...
... computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. If the issue is properly connected to check the thermal module and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3. 4-4 Troubleshooting Figure 4-1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power On Issues...
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... Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to the previous version if updated. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 10. Disconnect power and all Windows. If... HDD Module" and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Boot the computer. If the display is too dim at a time. 1.
... Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, refer to the previous version if updated. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 10. Disconnect power and all Windows. If... HDD Module" and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Boot the computer. If the display is too dim at a time. 1.
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... red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the task bar 4-10 Troubleshooting Boot the computer. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-6.
... red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the task bar 4-10 Troubleshooting Boot the computer. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-6.
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... 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah...
... 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah...
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...-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 4-22...
...-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 4-22...
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... Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd... of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize Typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag B0h Check for errors B2h POST done-
... Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd... of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize Typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag B0h Check for errors B2h POST done-
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...chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code ...EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management ...
...chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code ...EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management ...