Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-3Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System UtilitiesBIOS Setup Utility 0This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (BasicInput/Output System).The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configurationproblems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Troubleshooting when a problemarises.To activate the utility, press F2 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottomof screen.The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to Disabled. To change the boot devicewithout entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to Enabled.To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST to enterthe multi-boot menu.Navigating the BIOS Utility 0Six menu options are:InformationMainSecurityBootExitTo navigate through the following:Menu - use the left and right arrow keysItem - use the up and down arrow keysChange parameter value - press F5 or F6.Exit - Press EscLoad default settings - press F9. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS SetupUtilityNOTE:NOTE:Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Navigation keysappear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when makingchanges to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item Specific Help area ofthe screen.NOTE:NOTE:System information is subject to specific models.
