In a message dated 98-03-07 09:19:45 EST, you write:

<< Did you read the book which came with your computer?  It will explain
 each of the features and functions in your CMOS settings.
  >>
Jim, I have to disagree with you here. Most manuals are sorely lacking in good
explanation of the CMOS settings. Usually they just tell you what the
different settings are, but rarely go into any depth at all in explaining
them.

Phillip Haveard