Introduction
Print and complete this lab.
In this lab, you will boot the computer for the first time, explore the BIOS setup program, and change the boot order sequence.
Recommended Equipment
• Assembled computer without an operating system installed
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Plug the power supply cable into an AC wall outlet.
Turn on the computer.
NOTE: If the computer beeps more than once, or if the power does not come on, notify your instructor.
Step 2
During POST, press the BIOS setup key or key combination.
The BIOS setup program screen will appear.
What is the key or combination of keys used to enter the BIOS setup program?
Delete Key or Del
Who manufactures the BIOS for your computer?
Ambios 0314
What is the BIOS version?
0314 BIOS version
What menu options are available?
Main Advance Power Boot Exit
Step 3
Navigate through each screen to find the boot order sequence.
What is the first boot device in the boot order sequence?
cd-rom or optical drive
How many additional devices can be assigned in the boot order sequence?
3 additional devices
Step 4
Ensure that the first boot order device is the optical drive.
Ensure that the second boot order device is the hard disk drive.
Why would you change the first boot device to the optical drive?
so that the optical drive has a device it will boot first
What happens when the computer boots and the optical drive does not contain bootable media?
it continue to load in windows
Step 5
Navigate through each screen to find the power management setup screen, or ACPI screen.
What power management settings are available?
Suspend mode, ACPI 2-0 support
Step 6
Navigate through each screen to find the PnP settings.
What PnP settings are available?
Plug and Play as installed
DMA 1 used by ISA
Slot 1 IRQ
DMA 3 used by ISA
Slot 2 IRQ
DMA s used by ISA
Slot 3 audio IRQ
ISA mem block Base
PCI latency timer
SymBios small computer System Enterprice BIOS Disabled
IRQ 3 used by ISA
USB Function
IRQ used by ISA
USB IRQ
IRQs used by ISA
VCA Bios sequence
IRQ 7 used by ISA
IRQ 9 used by ISA
IRQ 10 used by ISA
IRQ 11
IRQ 12
IRQ 14
IRQ 15
Step 7
Save the new BIOS settings and exit the BIOS setup program.
Step 8
The computer will restart.
An operating system can be installed at this time.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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