3-2 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityIntroducing BIOS SetupYour NEC Versa LXi computer comes with a hardware program called BIOS Setupthat allows you to view and set system parameters. BIOS Setup also allows you to setpassword features that protect your system from unauthorized use.Use BIOS Setup to:! set the current time and date! customize your operating system to reflect your computer hardware! secure your system with a password! balance your performance needs with power conservation.Entering BIOS SetupAccess the BIOS utility at power-on. Just press F2 when the following prompt appears.Press to enter Setup.When you press F2 to enter BIOS Setup, the system interrupts the Power-On Self-Test(POST) and displays the current CMOS RAM settings.If the system detects an error during POST, it prompts you with a double beep and amessage: “Press to resume.” If you press F1, the system enters BIOS Setupautomatically. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the error message that appearsabove the prompt (taking notes if you want), and press F2. You will see this message ifyour CMOS battery becomes fully discharged.Pausing the ScreenTo pause the screen during POST to view the BIOS revision number and other POSTmessages, press and hold the Insert key while using the Power button to power on thesystem. The message “ pressed, Press F1 to run setup” appears. Press F1 to enterBIOS Setup. To pause the screen without entering the BIOS setup, simply press thePause key during POST. Once paused, press any key to continue.
