Elitegroup L373N1 User Manual v.4

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CHAPTER? TWO

BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE

In this chapter, you will learn how to enter the
BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various
hardware control settings. You will also learn how
to use the built-in security features.

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The 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 a menu-driven software, which
allows you to easily configure and change the settings.

The BIOS contains manufacture’s default settings for the computer’s
standard operations. However, there are occasions when you may be
required to modify the default settings in the BIOS. For example, you
may need to configure the BIOS power management (APM) settings
if you are using DOS, Windows 3.1, or non-Windows operating
system.

The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users.
This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information
is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can
be prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how to use this
security feature.

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Entering the BIOS Setup Screen

previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup

First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST
(Power-On Self Test), press DEL key to activate the AMI BIOS Setup
Utility.

Note: You may need to press DEL key fairly quickly. Once the system begins to load

Windows, you may have to retry by cycle-power on again

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

Leaves a sub-menu to return to the

ESC Exit

while saving changes.

F2/F3 Change Color

F10 Save and Exit

<Tab> Select a field Selects the next field.

? Select an item Selects the next upper item.

? Select an item Selects the next lower item.

PgUp Lower value Selects the next value within a field.

Changes the background color of the
BIOS Setting Utility.

Saves changes and reboots the
computer.