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The SETUP program and the factory default options for your
computer are stored in the computer's ROM BIOS (read-only
memory, basic input/ output system). The configuration
information you enter is stored in an area of memory called
CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is
not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.
Whenever you reboot the computer, it checks the settings, and
if it discovers a difference between the information in the
CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration, it prompts
you to run SETUP. You see a message describing the error as
well as the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:
P r e s s < F l > t o r u n S E T U P o r < F 2 > t o c o n t i n u e
If this happens, press F1 to run SETUP and correct the setting.
Starting the SETUP Program
To start SETUP, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette
drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already
on, turn it off, wait 20 seconds, and then turn it on again.) After
the self test, you see the following prompt on the screen:
P r e s s < D E L > I f y o u w a n t t o r u n S E T U P
As soon as you see this message, press Del.
If you do not press Del within approximately five seconds, the
computer starts loading the operating system and you will not
be able to run SETUP. If this happens, reset the computer and
try again.
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Running the SETUP Program
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