BIOS Configuration Worksheet

BIOS configuration options vary a great deal, and incorrect settings can cause a system to fail, lose
data, or not work correctly with PnP-compatible operating systems, such as Windows XP, 7, 8. The
following worksheet can be used to record the most critical BIOS configuration information. Use it
when you are unable to print out the actual configuration screens

Technician Name __________________________

System ID_____________________ Brand & Model # _______________________________

Date Recorded_________________ Operating System________________________________

BIOS Make ______________ Version ____________ Key to access BIOS (setup)________

Hard Disk Partitions____________________________________________

Notes_________________________________________________
Standard CMOS/BIOS Configuration
(Configuration Option) (Setting—circle or write down setting used)
Drives FDD 1.44MB 2.88MB None Other__________
Drive 0 None SATA PATA (Primary Secondary)
Drive type: Hard disk CD DVD None Other ____________
Capacity: ________

Drive 1 None SATA PATA (Primary Secondary)

Drive type: Hard disk CD DVD None Other ____________
Capacity: ________

Drive 2 None SATA PATA (Primary Secondary)

Drive type: Hard disk CD DVD None Other ____________
Capacity: ________
Drive 3 None SATA PATA (Primary Secondary)
Drive type: Hard disk CD DVD None Other ____________
Capacity: ________

Processor Type _________________________

Clock Speed ___________ Bus Speed ________________
Hyperthreading: Yes / No 64 Bit: Yes / No
Other BIOS
Configuration
Screens
Boot Sequence 1st device: ___________ 3rd device:__________
2nd device:__________ 4th device:__________
Antivirus or Write- Enable/Disable Boot Sector
Protect (OS Install)
Password/Security Power on Password No / Yes: _______________________
Setup Password No / Yes: _______________________
Memory Installed System memory________________
System memory Speed __________________
System memory Channels ______________
Shared Video Memory_____________
Num Lock Auto On Off
Power Management AC power resume on Enable Disable

On Board Devices
-LPT/Parallel Port None Mode selected: Standard(SPP) EPP ECP Bi-Di Disabled
None IRQ: _______ I/O Port address: 378H 278H 3BCH
DMA for ECP mode: _____

-Serial (COM) Port 1 None I/O port address: 3FH (COM1) 2FH (COM2) 3EH (COM3) 2EH (COM4)
Auto IRQ: _________ Disabled
-Serial (COM) Port 2 None I/O port address: 3FH (COM1) 2FH (COM2) 3EH (COM3) 2EH (COM4)
Auto IRQ: _________ Disabled
-FDD Controller Enable/Disable None
-Audio Enable/Disable None
-Video Enable/Disable None
-Modem Enable/Disable None
-LAN Enable/Disable None
LAN boot ROM Enable/Disable None
Wake on LAN Enable/Disable None
USB Ports Enable/Disable None
USB Legacy Support Enable/Disable (Keyboard and Mouse) None