5-3 BIOS Setting
This chapter introduces how to change the system settings through BIOS
settings. Please refer to this chapter for details.
The chapter contains the following:
Main System Information
Advanced Advanced BIOS Features
Chipset Chipset Settings
Security Security Settings
Boot Startup Settings
OC Drive OverClock Settings
5-3-1 Enter BIOS Main Menu
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the
system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include
conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,saving
system parameters and loading operating system, etc.
When computer startup, and then enter the boot self test (POST) program, if
there are any errors will be shown the following information:
Press DEL to enter Setup
(Press the <DEL> key to enter BIOS Setup)
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If the boot self test (POST) program information is
disappeared before you respond,you can turn it off and then
turn on,or press the Reset button on the chassis to restart
your computer, can also press < Ctrl > + < Alt > + < Delete > to
restart the computer.
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Since the BIOS version of the motherboard is constantly
upgrading, the BIOS description is only for reference.
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