[LAB 3- BIOS] 2011/2012

Computer Maintenance - BIOS Lab 3: Getting into the BIOS

Information retrieved from howstuffworks.com Student Name: Mohd Hafiez bin Musa matric no: DX100180DCJ04

To enter the CMOS Setup, you must press a certain key, or combination of keys, during the initial startup sequence. Most systems use "Esc," "Del," "F1," "F2," "CtrlEsc," or "Ctrl-Alt-Esc" to enter the setup. There is usually a line of text at the bottom of the display that tells you to "Press ___ to Enter Setup." Once you have entered the setup, you will see a set of text screens with a number of options. Some of these are standard, while others vary according to the BIOS manufacturer. Common options include: System Time/Date Set the system time and date. Boot Sequence The order in which the BIOS will try to load the operating system Plug and Play A standard for auto-detecting connected devices; it should be set to "Yes" if your computer and operating system both support it. Mouse/Keyboard "Enable Num Lock," "Enable the Keyboard," "Auto-Detect Mouse"... Drive Configuration Configure hard drives, CD-ROM, and floppy drives. Memory Direct the BIOS to shadow to a specific memory address. Security Set a password for accessing the computer. Power Management Select whether to use power management, as well as the amount of time for standby and suspend. Exit Save your changes, discard your changes, or restore the default settings.

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CMOS Setup Be very careful when making changes to the setup. Incorrect settings may keep your computer from booting. When you are finished with your changes, you should choose "Save Changes" and exit. The BIOS will then restart your computer so that the new settings can take effect.

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QUESTION
1. What key(s) is/are used to run the setup on your computer? - F1

2. Who is the manufacturer of the BIOS? - IBM

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3. What BIOS version is installed on your computer? - not displayed.Only display the date and serial number BIOS.

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4. Fill out the table: Identify 5 things you can change in the BIOS. Name of Setting 1. System Time 2. System Date 3. PS/2 Mouse 4. Diskette Drive 5. Keyboard Speed Setting Value [23:35:11] [02/29/2012] [Enable] [Enable] [Fast]

1. System Time

2. System Date

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3. PS/2 Mouse

4. Diskette Drive

5. Keyboard Speed

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5. Change the Date to your birth date. - Main System Date (MM/DD/YYYY) : [11/09/1985]

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[LAB 3- BIOS] 2011/2012 6. Enable Num Lock. - Startup Keyboard Numlock State : [On]

7. Save your changes. - Exit Save Setting

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8. Reboot your computer and observe your changes. - Exit Save and exit the Setup Utility

9. Enter the BIOS again, reset the date, and disable the Num Lock. - Main System Date (MM/DD/YYYY) : [02/29/2012]

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- Startup Keyboard Numlock State : [Off]

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