Activity 3.9.2

3.9.2 Lab: Boot the Computer

Introduction

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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? F2


Who manufactures the BIOS for your computer? DELL


What is the BIOS version? 0.3.5


What menu options are available?
*Main
*Boot
*Advance
*Power
*Save/Exit

Step 3
Navigate through each screen to find the boot order sequence.

What is the first boot device in the boot order sequence? Hard drive


How many additional devices can be assigned in the boot order sequence? 2


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? to install/reinstall a operating system.

What happens when the computer boots and the optical drive does not contain bootable media? bypass the operation


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 APIAC support
*ACPI 2.0 support
Step 6
Navigate through each screen to find the PnP settings.

What PnP settings are available?

*Plug and play
*DMA 1 used by ISA
*Slot 2 IRQ
*Slot 3/ audio
*Slot 4/5 IRQ
*ISA MEM block
*PCI latency timer
*Symbol small computer inrterface BIOS disable
*USB fundtilon
*IRQ 5
*VGA 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.