BIOS SetupWhen to Use BIOS SetupWhen to UseYou need to run BIOS Setup Utility when: You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOSSetup Utility. You want to restore the factory default BIOS settings. You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware . You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the systemperformance.Starting BIOS SetupTo run BIOS Setup Utility, press the F2 key when the prompt appears in thelower left corner of the screen during system startup. The prompt shows upon the screen for only a few seconds. You must press the F2 key quickly. TheBIOS Setup Utility main screen appears as shown next.