Using the System Setup Program 4-3Figure 4-1. Main Menu of the System Setup ProgramEntering the System SetupProgramYou can enter the system setup program by pressing the key when prompted while the computer is bootingup.If you wait too long, your operating system begins to loadinto memory. In this case, let the system complete theload operation; then restart the system and try again.NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consultthe documentation that accompanied your operatingsystem.You can also enter the system setup program by respond-ing to certain error messages. (See “Responding to ErrorMessages” at the end of this chapter.)System Setup Program MenusThe following sections describe the system setup catego-ries in the Main, Advanced, Security, and Exit menus.Use the arrow keys to change from one menu to the next.Categories that you can change are displayed in blacktext. System data is displayed in blue text. Categories thatappear in gray text cannot be changed due to securityrestrictions or other factors.Main Menu CategoriesThis section explains each of the system setup categoriesin the Main menu (see Figure 4-1).configuration options and system datamenu barkey functionsF1 HelpESC BackEnter SelectPrevious ItemNext ItemSelect MenuF5 Setup DefaultsF6 Previous ValueF10 Save & ExitSystem Date Dec 12 1996System Time 9:01:16Floppy Options Press EnterPrimary IDE Master Not InstalledPrimary IDE Slave Not InstalledSecondary IDE Master Not InstalledSecondary IDE Slave Not InstalledLanguage English (US)Boot Options Press EnterVideo Mode EGA/VGAMouse InstalledBase Memory 640 KBExtended Memory 64512 KBMain Advanced Security Exit
