11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System
Diagnostics
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the Slate,
and the amount of system and extended memory.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
Slate from operating properly.
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the Slate and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
NOTE: An external keyboard (purchased separately) may be connected to the USB port to perform
these steps.
1. Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is
displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-)
on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard.
2. Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by
pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard.
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