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Once you have installed the mainboard you still need to setup the BIOS before
you can run your PC. The EEPROM on the mainboard stores the AWARD BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility, which allows you to configure your system. When you want
to configure or make any changes to the configuration of your system BIOS you
must run the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
GETTING STARTED
Every time you start your computer, the system provides you with an opportu-
nity to run the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. As soon as you turn on your system,
press the <Delete> button to activate the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
If your computer finishes the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) the BIOS CMOS Setup
Utility will not be activated. If your computer completes the POST you need to
restart the system to activate the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. To restart the sys-
tem, you can either turn the power off, press the reset button on your chassis or
press the <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> button. In all three cases the system will
restart and, to activate the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, you must immediately
press the <Delete> button.
Once you have called up the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the following screen will appear:
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2001 Award Software
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Standard CMOS Features
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Advanced Chipset Features
Load Optimized Defaults
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Integrated Peripherals
Set Supervisor Password
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Power Management Setup
Set User Password
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PNP/PCI Configuration
Save & Exit Setup
Esc : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
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: Select Item
F10 : Save and Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type ...
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PC Health Status
Exit Without Saving
Note! BIOS software is continuously updated therefore the BIOS menus and the
descriptions that are given in this manual are for reference purposes only.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
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Managing the PC BIOS
Managing the PC BIOS
Managing the PC BIOS
3.1. Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
3.2. Main Menu
Managing The PC BIOS
