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Configuring the BIOS
This chapter describes how to use the AMIBIOS Setup program, and how to reprogram the
system’s basic input/output system (BIOS) if needed. Use the information in this chapter if
you want to configure aspects of system operation by changing the BIOS settings, or by
updating the BIOS to take advantage of later enhancements.
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 28
Starting BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................... 28
Using BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................. 28
BIOS Setup Menus ............................................................................................................ 29
Standard Menu ..................................................................................................... 29
Advanced Menu ................................................................................................... 30
Chipset Menu....................................................................................................... 33
Power Management Menu.................................................................................... 37
PCI/PnP Menu ..................................................................................................... 39
Peripheral Menu................................................................................................... 41
Security Menu...................................................................................................... 42
Utility Menu......................................................................................................... 43
Default Menu ....................................................................................................... 43
Reprogramming the BIOS.................................................................................................. 44
Assigning System Resources for Option Cards................................................................... 45
Summary of Default Settings ............................................................................................. 46
Standard Menu ..................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Menu ................................................................................................... 46
Chipset Menu....................................................................................................... 47
Power Management Menu.................................................................................... 47
PCI/PnP Menu ..................................................................................................... 48
Peripheral Menu................................................................................................... 48
Security Menu...................................................................................................... 48
Utility Menu......................................................................................................... 49
Default Menu ....................................................................................................... 49
