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3.1.1.6 Lab - Investigate BIOS or UEFI Settings

The document provides instructions for exploring and configuring BIOS or UEFI settings on a computer. It has the student boot the computer to access the firmware setup utility, then navigate the various menus to find information about components like the CPU, RAM, hard drive, boot order sequence, power management settings, and more. The student is also instructed to change the boot order so the optical drive is first, save the settings, and exit the BIOS, which will produce an error about a missing OS since one needs to be installed still.

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3.1.1.6 Lab - Investigate BIOS or UEFI Settings

The document provides instructions for exploring and configuring BIOS or UEFI settings on a computer. It has the student boot the computer to access the firmware setup utility, then navigate the various menus to find information about components like the CPU, RAM, hard drive, boot order sequence, power management settings, and more. The student is also instructed to change the boot order so the optical drive is first, save the settings, and exit the BIOS, which will produce an error about a missing OS since one needs to be installed still.

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Lab - Investigate BIOS or UEFI Settings

Introduction
In this lab, you will boot the computer, explore the firmware setup utility program, and change the boot order
sequence.

Recommended Equipment
 Computer with or without operating system
 Motherboard manual

Instructions
Part 1: Enter BIOS or UEFI.

Step 1: Power on the computer.


a. Plug the power supply cable into an AC wall outlet.
b. If there is a power switch on the power supply, set the switch to “1” or “on”.
c. Turn on the computer with the power button on the front panel.
Note: If the computer beeps more than once, or if the power does not come on, notify your instructor.

Step 2: Enter the firmware setup program.


During POST, press the firmware setup key or key combination. The firmware setup utility program screen will
appear.
Questions:
What is the key or combination of keys used to enter the firmware setup utility program?
F2.
Who manufactures the BIOS or UEFI system for your computer?
Acer – American Megatrend Inc.
What is the BIOS or UEFI version?
K52F 215 193.I11K52.007

Part 2: Explore the Settings.

Step 1: List the main menu options.


Question:
List the main menu options and describe what is monitored in each menu?
Main-Advanced-Boot-Security-Save and Exit

Step 2: Find the security settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the security settings.

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Question:
What security settings and features are available?
Admin Password Status, User Password Status, Setup Admin Password, I/O Interface Security, HDD
Security Configuration.

Step 3: Find the CPU settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the CPU settings.
Questions:
What is the CPU speed?
2.40 GHz.
What other information is listed for the CPU?
Processor Type: Intel Core i3 CPU.

Step 4: Find the RAM settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the RAM settings.
Questions:
What is the RAM speed?
4096 mB CDDR3: 1067 mHz.
What other information is listed for the RAM?
4096 mB CDDR3: 1067 mHz.

Step 5: Find the hard drive settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the hard drive settings.
Questions:
What information is listed for the hard drive?
Hard Drives BBS Priorities.

Step 6: Find the boot order sequence.


Navigate through each screen to find the boot order sequence.
Questions:
What is the first boot device in the boot order sequence?
Boot Option #1 [ PO: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300]
How many additional devices can be assigned in the boot order sequence?
2.

Step 7: Set the device boot order settings.


a. Ensure that the first boot order device is the optical drive.
b. Ensure that the second boot order device is the hard disk drive.

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Questions:
Why would you change the first boot device to the optical drive?
1st load the bootable medics inside the drive so that the computer will be used for when you are
installing a new system.
What happens when the computer boots and the optical drive does not contain bootable media?
It will continue to boot until it reaches the desktop.

Step 8: Find the power management setup or ACPI screen.


Navigate through each screen to find the power management setup screen, or ACPI screen.
Question:
What power management settings are available?
Suspend – ACPI 2.0 Support – ACPI Support

Step 9: Find the PnP settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the PnP settings.
Question:
What PnP settings are available?
Yes/No.

Step 10: Find the splash screen settings.


Navigate through each screen to find the splash screen settings.
Question:
What splash screen settings are available?
POST COGO TYPE – ASUS FANCY START – PLAY POST SOUND.

Step 11: Save and exit the setup utility program.


Save the new BIOS/UEFI settings and exit the setup utility program. The computer should restart
automatically.
Note: An error message stating that an OS cannot be found (or a similar error) will appear on the screen after
the computer boots. An operating system must now be installed to prevent this error. It is safe to turn off the
computer at this time.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
End of Document

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