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[LAB 3- BIOS] 2011/2012 MOHD HAFIEZ BIN MUSA |DX100180DCJ04 1 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," "Ctrl- Esc," 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 tr y 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 Configurat ion 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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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," "Ctrl-

Esc," or

"Ctrl-Alt-Esc" to enter the setup. There is usually a line of text at the bottom

of thedisplay 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 Setting Value1. System Time [23:35:11]

2. System Date [02/29/2012]

3. PS/2 Mouse [Enable]

4. Diskette Drive [Enable]

5. Keyboard Speed [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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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]