Running CMOS Setup
Setup is a utility for changing hardware-related information. CMOS stores hardware and device information for the computer.
This system-related configuration information is stored in the CMOS chip. Batteries provide the power to maintain this information, even while the computer is turned off.
Using Setup, the user can change the number and type of hard disk and floppy drives, the video type, and the date and time of day.
To run 'Setup':
1) Do one of the following, depending on computer model:
a) All Pentiums, 486s, 386s, most 286s, PS/2 Model 30 and PS/1: Press a specific keystroke combination while computer is booting up. (NOTE: Look for instructions on the screen while computer is booting up.) Often, this keystroke combination is CTRL+ALT+ESC, CTRL+ALT+ENTER, or CTRL+ALT+S.
b) Early 286s and all PS/2 MCA computers (except PS/2 Model 30 and PS/1): Insert the Boot Reference Diskette in drive A:\, and press CTRL+ALT+DEL. (Computer will boot into 'Setup' utility.)
2) Carefully read and follow instructions on the Setup screen to navigate, set, and change various items.
3) The Setup screen usually contains items like the listing at the end of this procedure file.
CAUTION: Changing the hard disk type definition is dangerous. Entering the wrong type can cause the primary hard disk (e.g., C:\) to seem to disappear. This means the computer will not finish booting, and DOS and other files on the hard disk will NOT be available.
4) Use the arrow keys to navigate between items and bring up valid entries for each item.
5) When done, save the information to CMOS by following the instructions on the screen (e.g., 'F5 to Save').
6) Upon exiting 'Setup', the computer will reboot using the new setup information.
7) If configuration is not correct: reboot, and press the Setup key combination to re-enter setup.
8) Change selected items and repeat steps 5-7.
9) EISA computers only: If an adapter card change is made, EISA computer users must run the EISA Configuration Utility to tell the computer about the hardware changes. The utility is usually provided on a diskette with all EISA adapter cards. To run this utility, refer to the instructions that came with the card.
RECOMMENDATION: Use a utility to make a copy of the computer's CMOS setup information (and the EISA configuration, if applicable), and store it on the System Rescue Diskette. Store the System Rescue Diskette in a safe place.
NOTE: Running the emergency repair utility found on the Windows 95 CD in the MISC\ERU directory will save the system configuration information, including making a backup copy of the CMOS settings.
EXAMPLE: Setup program screen
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BIOS SETUP PROGRAM
Date (mm/day/year): Mon, August 1, 1994
Time (hour/min/sec): 10:30:01
Base memory : 640KB
Extended memory : 2816
Expanded memory : 0
Cyln Head WPcom LZone Sect Size
Hard disk 0 : Type 40 820 6 820 820 17 41 MB
Hard disk 1 : None
Floppy drive A : 1.2 MB, 5 1/4
Floppy drive B : 1.44 MB, 3 1/2
Primary Display : VGA/EGA
Keyboard : Installed
ESC: Exit Arrow keys to select/edit F5 to Save/Exit/Reboot
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