Advantech ARK-3520P series User Manual

Advantech ARK-3520P series User Manual Manual pdf 39 page image

29 ARK-3520P User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Settings3.2 Entering SetupTurn on the computer and check for the patch code. If there is a number assigned tothe patch code, it means that the BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no numberassigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer toobtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU‘s system status isvalid. After ensuring that you have a number assigned to the patch code, press ~~and you will immediately be allowed to enter Setup.~~3.2.1 Main SetupWhen users first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, they will enter the Main setup screen.Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. Thereare two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOSSetup screen is shown below.The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all theoptions that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options inblue can. The right frame displays the key legend.Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option isselected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-pany it. System time / System dateUse this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time orSystem Date using the keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.Press the key or the keys to move between fields. The datemust be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SSformat.