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Introduction

Step 1

              Accessing the BIOS               
  • When starting your computer, press the DELETE (DEL) or F2 key according to your motherboard

When starting your computer, press the DELETE (DEL) or F2 key according to your motherboard

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Step 2

              Navigate to the Alimentation tab               
  • With the arrow keys, move the header towards the Alimentation tab.

With the arrow keys, move the header towards the Alimentation tab.

Step 3

              APM Configuration               
  • Once again with the arrow keys, higlight the APM Configuration option and press Enter.

Once again with the arrow keys, higlight the APM Configuration option and press Enter.

Step 4

              RTC Configuration               
  • Navigate to the Power On by RTC alarm and press Enter. Then, select the Enable option.
  • The RTC Alarm Date option allows you to set the number of days for when your computer will be able to start on its own.
  • Specify the desired hour for startup.
  • Press the F10 key and confirm by pressing Enter when Yes is highlighted. Your pc will start automatically at the specified time and number of days that were previously specified.

Navigate to the Power On by RTC alarm and press Enter. Then, select the Enable option.

The RTC Alarm Date option allows you to set the number of days for when your computer will be able to start on its own.

Specify the desired hour for startup.

Press the F10 key and confirm by pressing Enter when Yes is highlighted. Your pc will start automatically at the specified time and number of days that were previously specified.

If your BIOS does not have this function, software designed for this type of use is available and easy to set up.

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