Task Sheet No. 1.

14
Detect CD/DVD-ROM drive at first boot

Performance Objectives:
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students should be able to detect
CD/DVD-ROM drive at first boot.
What is BIOS?
BIOS is a program built into personal computers that starts the operating system when you
turn on your computer. It is also referred to as system firmware. BIOS is part of your
computer's hardware and is separate from Windows.
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) refers to a chip inside your computer
that saves your BIOS settings. As a result, the terms CMOS and BIOS are sometimes used
interchangeably.
How do I access my computer's BIOS?
Procedures vary depending on the BIOS manufacturer. Usually, you must press a key (such
as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) or a key combination immediately after you turn on your
computer before Windows starts. For more information, check the information that came with
your computer or go to the computer manufacturer's website.
Steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Turn on your PC.

Press DEL or F2 key immediately.
Choose Load Optimal Default or Load Default Setting from the menu.
Press Enter key
Press Y and Enter to confirm.
Press ESC key -- go back to main menu .
Choose Advanced Features Setup, from the menu and press Enter

RTC Talisay
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Negros
Occidental

CBLMs on
Computer Hardware
Servicing NC II
Installing Computer Systems
and Networks

Date Developed:
January 2013
Date Revised:
March 2013

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Developed by:

PABLITO S. BABOL JR.

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8. Choose First Boot Device and set to CDROM.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Swap Floppy Drive
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up NumLock Status
Gate A20 Option
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg
Type Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Type Delay (msec)
Security Option
APIC Mode
OS Select For DRAM>64MB

[Press Enter]
Item Help
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Menu Select
[CDROM]
[Hard Disk]
Select Hard Disk
[Floppy]
Boot Device
[Enabled]
Priority
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[On]
[Fast]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[6]
[250]
[Setup]
[Enabled]
[Non-OS2]

Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save RSC-Exit F1General

Help
F5: Previous
Values
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F7:
Optimized Defaults

Note: To change/modify the value use - / + sign or PgUp/PgDwn key

9. Press ESC keyto go back to main menu.
10. Choose Save & Exit Setup or press F10 to save your changes.
11. Restart your PC by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL keys simultaneously.

RTC Talisay
City
Negros
Occidental

CBLMs on
Computer Hardware
Servicing NC II
Installing Computer Systems
and Networks

Date Developed:
January 2013
Date Revised:
March 2013

Document No.
Issued by:

Developed by:

PABLITO S. BABOL JR.

Revision #

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