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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,
correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),
press the <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Press TAB to show POST screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or go to the sub-menu.
The items in the BIOS Setup main menu are explained below:
Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
BIOS Feature
The general system feature can be set up through this menu.
Note:
We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the
BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that
results from any changes that you make.