The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).
The BIOS utility is pre-configured and optimized so most
users do not need to run this utility. However, if configuration problems
occur, you may need to run the BIOS utility. To activate the BIOS Utility,
press F2during POST (power-on-self-test) when the “Press <F2> to enter
Setup.” message is prompted on the bottom of screen.
To change the boot device without entering the BIOS
utility, press F12during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. In this menu, users
can change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility.Navigating the Bios Setup Utility
The BIOS utility has seven menu options: Information, Main, Advanced,
Security, Power, Boot, and Exit.
To navigate through the menus options, perform the
following:
- To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.
- To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
- To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
- A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items.
- Press Enter to expand this item.
- Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
- In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE:
- Parameter values can be changed if enclosed insquare brackets [ ]. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
- System information is subject to specific models.
The following is a description of the menu tabs found on the
InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen.
NOTE:
The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values
may differ by model.
The Information tab displays a summary of the computer
hardware information.
BIOS INFORMATION
MAIN
- The Main tab allows the user to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery.
ADVANCED
- The Advanced tab allows the user to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot option, and enable or disable recovery.
SECURITY
- The Security tab allows the user to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use.
NOTE:
When prompted to enter the password, three attempts are
allowed before system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the
computer to be returned to the dealer.
SETTING PASSWORD
- Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
- Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
Type the password in the Enter New Password field.
NOTE:
Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not
exceed 12 characters. The following characters may be used in a password.
IMPORTANT:
- Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
- Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
- Press Enter. The Setup Notice dialog box appears.
- Press Enter to complete the password setting. After setting the supervisor password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to Set.
- Press F10to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility
NOTE:
The same procedures apply in setting the user password and
HDD password.
When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and
Password on Boot parameters are enabled for users to configure.
CHANGING PASSWORD
NOTE:
Below are the procedures for changing the supervisor
password. The same procedures apply in changing the user and HDD passwords.
- Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
- Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
- Type the new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter.
- Retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field.
- Press Enter. If the passwords match, the Setup Notice dialog box appears
- Press Enter to complete the password setting. The computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to Set.
- Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
REMOVING A PASSWORD
NOTE:
Below are the procedures for removing the supervisor
password. The same procedures apply in removing the user and HDD passwords. When the supervisor password is removed, the
user password is automatically removed.
- Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
- Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
- Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Setup Notice dialog box appears.
- Press Enter to complete the password setting. The computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to clear.
- Press F10to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
POWER
The Power tab allows the user to configure power
management options of the system.
BOOT
- The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to load the operating system.
- Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the value.
EXIT
- The Exit tab allows the user to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility.
BOOT MANAGER
The Boot Manager allows users to select the boot device
without accessing the BIOS utility.
NOTE:
Boot Manager is available only if the F12 Boot Menu
parameter in Main menu is set to Enabled.
Perform the following to use the F12 Boot menu:
- Start the computer.
- When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. The Boot Manager screen appears.
- Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight a boot device.
- Press Enter to select and continue with the boot procedure.
