3.9.2 Lab: Boot the Computer

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

Who manufactures the BIOS for your computer?
Ambious 0314

What is the BIOS version?
0314

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?
ATAPI CD-ROM

How many additional devices can be assigned in the boot order sequence?
3 (Three)

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?
When installing a new Operating System

What happens when the computer boots and the optical drive does not contain bootable media?
It will continue to boot.

Step 5
Navigate through each screen to find the power management setup screen, or ACPI screen.

What power management settings are available?
Suspend mode auto
ACPI 2.0 support disabled
ACPI APIC support disabled

APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor

Step 6
Navigate through each screen to find the PnP settings.

What PnP settings are available?
Option
Setting
Plug and Play OS installed
No
DMA 1 used by ISA
No/ICU
Slot 1 IRQ
NA
DMA 3 used by ISA
No/ICU
Slot 2 IRQ
9
DMA 5 used by ISA
No/ICU
Slot 3/audio IRQ
0
Slot 4/5 IRQ
15
ISA MEM block BASE
No/ICU
PCI latency timer
0 PCI Clock
SYMBIOS Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) BIOS
Disabled
IRQ 3 used by ISA
No/ICU
USB function
Enabled
IRQ 4 used by ISA
No/ICU
USB IRQ
15
IRQ 5 used by ISA
Yes
VGA BIOS sequence
PCI/AGP
IRQ 7 used by ISA
No/ICU
IRQ 9 used by ISA
No/ICU
IRQ 10 used by ISA
No/ICU
IRQ 11 used by ISA
Yes
IRQ 12 used by ISA
No/ICU
IRQ 14 used by ISA
No/ICU
IRQ 15 used by ISA
No/ICU

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.