Bios; Boot Order; Exiting Bios Setup - Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual

BIOS

The Microsoft Windows operating system is installed before shipping. The default BIOS
parameters are configured at that time. In most cases, it is unnecessary to modify the
BIOS parameters.
Generally, it is only necessary to enter the BIOS setup to change the boot order of the
drives.
This section is not intended to detail all features of the BIOS, instead it is intended to
cover the most commonly used setup options.
Caution: Be very careful when using this utility to modify BIOS Setup
The Thor VM2 front panel key can be used to maneuver the BIOS screens in the event an
external keyboard is not used. See
assignments.
Accessing the BIOS Setup
When the Embedded BIOS screen (Phoenix Technologies) is displayed press the Del key
on an external keyboard to enter BIOS setup.
Use the arrow keys to move around the screen.

Boot Order

To view or edit the boot order, select the Boot tab.
By default, the first device in the boot order is USB Hard Drive.
The second device is the Windows CE Image.
If a USB drive, such as a thumb drive is attached to the Thor VM2, the device
attempts to boot from the USB drive:
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Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit the BIOS setup, select the Exit tab and select from these options:
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Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard User Guide
parameters. The Thor VM2 may generate unexpected results
when incorrect or conflicting parameter values are entered.
Selecting incorrect or invalid options may require the Thor VM2
to be returned for repairs.
The parameters should only be modified by Information
Services personnel or the system administrator
If the USB drive contains a bootable sector, the Thor VM2 boots from the
USB drive.
If the USB drive does not contain a bootable sector, the Thor VM2 does
not boot. Remove the USB drive and boot the Thor VM2 again.
Save Setting and Restart
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