Acer 5210 - Manual (Page 50)

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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output
System) of computer. Generally speaking, the computer is already properly configured and
optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.
However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Otherwise, you can
also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Invoking BIOS Setup
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is
prompted on the left-bottom side of the screen).
There are six prime items in the BIOS Setup Utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced,
Security, Boot and Exit. In the coming pages, we will explain the BIOS Setup Utility by item.
NOTE: During setup, all Fn function keys and power saving function are disabled.
Part Description
Information Display the system informations.
Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system
parameters.
Security Provides security setting of the system.
Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options.
Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.
System Utilities
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