Advantech EPC-C301 Series User Manual

23 EPC-C301 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Settings3.1 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.~~3.1.1 Main SetupWhen you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will encounter the Main setup screen.You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There aretwo Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setupscreen 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 messages. 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 key-board.Press the key or the keys to move between fields. Thedate must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered inHH:MM:SS format.