CHAPTER 2 BIOS SETUP. Partner Tech EM-220
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Partner Tech EM-220 is a compact device that provides freedom and flexibility for users to perform various tasks with ease. With its capabilities, this device is perfect for students, working professionals, or anyone requiring a portable solution for their computing needs.
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CHAPTER 2
BIOS SETUP
The primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is to identify and initiate component hardware. The BIOS parameters are stored in non-volatile BIOS memory (CMOS). CMOS contents don’t get erased when the computer is turned off. The following topics are described in this chapter.
• About the Setup Utility on page 11
• Main Screen on page 14
• Advanced Settings on page 15
• Boot Settings on page 19
• Security Settings on page 24
• Chipset Settings on page 25
• Exit Menu on page 27
About the Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure the following items:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
This Setup Utility should be used for the following:
• When changing the system configuration
• When a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
• When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• When making changes to the Power Management configuration
• When changing the User or Supervisor password
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Table of contents
- 7 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
- 7 Unpacking the machine
- 8 Checking the package contents
- 9 Identifying components
- 14 Installing the battery pack
- 15 Charging the battery pack
- 16 Powering on
- 17 CHAPTER 2 BIOS SETUP
- 17 About the Setup Utility
- 18 Entering the Setup Utility
- 18 BIOS navigation keys
- 19 Using BIOS
- 20 Main Screen
- 21 Advanced Settings
- 22 IDE Configuration
- 23 General ACPI Configuration
- 24 USB Configuration
- 25 Boot Settings
- 26 Boot Settings Configuration
- 27 Boot Device Priority
- 28 Hard Disk Drives
- 29 Network Drives
- 30 Security Settings
- 31 Chipset Settings
- 32 North Bridge Chipset Configuration
- 33 Exit Menu
- 35 CHAPTER 3 UPGRADING COMPONENTS
- 35 Safety and precautions
- 36 Before you begin
- 37 Upgrading the hard drive
- 39 Upgrading the memory module
- 40 Upgrading the Mini-PCIE card
- 43 APPENDIX
- 43 Troubleshooting