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62 Chapter 2: Using Windows

8.1

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Entering the BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system

startup in the Desktop PC.

In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal

performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• Anerrormessageappearsonthescreenduringthesystembootupandrequestsyoutorun

the BIOS Setup.

• YouhaveinstalledanewsystemcomponentthatrequiresfurtherBIOSsettingsorupdate.

Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that

you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

Quickly enter the BIOS

Windows

8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access

the BIOS:

• PressthepowerbuttonforatleastfoursecondstoshutdownyourDesktopPC,thenpressthe

powerbuttonagaintoturnyourDesktopPCbackon,andpress<Del>duringPOST.

• WhenyourDesktopPCiso,disconnectthepowercordfromyourDesktopPC’spower

connector. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC.

Press<Del>duringPOST.

POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you

turn on your Desktop PC.

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