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When troubleshooting computer why BIOS setup is necessary?

Looking in the BIOS setup is often a necessary part of troubleshooting a computer, since the information in there can be wrong. For instance, if the system doesn't recognize a hard drive, then it is possible that it is not enabled in the CMOS settings. At other times, the CPU or the memory could be clocked too fast and leading to crashes and errors.


What should you do to require a user to enter a password before a computer will boot?

Configure security through the CMOS setup utility.


2 How can you setup the time in your computer using the DOS Command?

Run "time" command.. It will give you the current time and then you can enter your new time there..


Can you enter the CMOS setup after the computer system has booted up?

Generally, no, you cannot enter the CMOS setup after you have booted. But it depends on the exact computer and if there is a separate CMOS configuration tool. In fact, the IBM AT was like that, and it required a separate setup program that ran after the computer booted. Some of the modern computers will let you change certain CMOS settings on the fly if you install a utility their utility for doing that.


How you setup think line computer?

Type your answer here... how setup thinline


Can you change a computer's boot drive?

yes but it invloves using the BIOS. Do this at own risk! Shut down your computer then the first screen you see enter setup (usually f8) then use the arrow keys to navigate to boot device tab. Highlight the boot device you want press enter then esc then highlight save and exit and hit enter. Then once the computer restarts the computer should boot with the device you selected.


What is 'setup' where is it stored or processed?

When you start a computer, you get a prompt that says something like "Hit F2 to enter Setup". In this case, Setup is the information stored in the BIOS, and is located on a chip on the motherboard called the CMOS. This contains all the most basic information needed to start up the computer and tell it where the memory, hard drives, processor, etc are in order to continue starting up.


Where is the information of the manufacture and version for your bios located?

You need to enter setup on bootup, and it will be displayed. When the computer boots up, it usually shows on the screen, if you can read it fast enough?


Do all systems use the same setup to enter cmos setup?

No, not all systems use the same method to enter CMOS setup. Some systems allow access to CMOS setup by pressing DEL during start up and others by pressing F2.


What does a wireless manager do?

A wireless manager will be the person who oversees setup for a wireless network in an organization. They are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems.


Do you have to have a computer for the ipad2?

New iPads that come with iOS 5 do not require a computer to setup your iPad. If it's older than iOS 5 then yes you need a computer for setup.


Which computer model is easiest to setup in an office?

HP Mini 1140NR is the easiest to setup anywhere.