BIOS Utility4-1Chapter 4 BIOS UtilityThe BIOS Utility allows you to view your system’s configurationsettings.Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or thedealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computerunless you get a Run Setup message.The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backednonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is notpart of the system RAM.If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages,the battery may be bad. In this case, thesystem cannot retain configuration values inCMOS. Ask a qualified technician forassistance.