BIOS Setup
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the NVRAM 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. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that
allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <F2> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To
see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS
Setup program.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
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BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS
version, it is recommended that you don't flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution.
Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
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It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/
clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
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h
><
i
><
f
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g
> Move the selection bar to select an item
<Enter>
Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc>
Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus:
Exit
current
submenu
<Page Up>
Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down>
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>
Show descriptions of the function keys
<F3> Load
previous
value
<F9> Load
Optimized
Defaults
<F10>
Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
