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Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting
default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings
are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You
should use these values only if you have hardware problems.
Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>. The
message below will appear.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Method 1:
Clear the CMOS data by setting JP5 to 2-3 On. All fields in the
BIOS Setup will automatically be set to their default settings.
Method 2:
Press the <Inser t> key and power button simultaneously, then
release the power button first. Keep-on pressing the <Insert> key
until the power-on screen appears. This will allow the system to boot
according to the FSB of the processor. Now press the <Del> key
to enter the Award BIOS setup utility. Select “CPU Frequency
Control” and set the "CPU Clock Ratio" or “CPU/PCI Clock (MHz)”
field to its default setting or an appropriate bus clock or frequency
ratio.
Note:
• Use a PS/2 or AT (requires a DIN to mini DIN adapter)
keyboard for method 2.
• When using a 66MHz FSB processor, the system memory
clock is 3/2 of the CPU’s external bus clock and the PCI
clock is 1/2 of the CPU’s external bus clock.
• When using a 100MHz FSB processor, the system memory
clock is the same as the CPU’s external bus clock and the
PCI clock is 1/3 of the CPU’s external bus clock.
• When using a 133MHz FSB processor, the system memory
clock is 3/4 of the CPU’s external bus clock and the PCI
clock is 1/4 of the CPU’s external bus clock.
Spread Spectrum
Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting unless
advised by an engineer or technician.
