Configuring the BIOS
Setup program interfaces Hit a particular key or key combination at a right time to enter the BIOS setup utility Incorrect settings of BIOS may lead to system halt Quit the setup without saving changes if we are not sure about the changed settings Boot sequence control the order in which BIOS looks for an OS on start-up usual sequence: floppy disk hard disk CD-ROM Performance tuning through BIOS settings BIOS settings are responsible for how the chipset is controlled. Chipset is the key to the overall system performance BIOS parameters: Choose the optimal bus speed settings Enable the CPU’s internal cache External cache memory Enable system BIOS shadowing Quick power-on self test Update the BIOS
