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Configuring the BIOS
The BIOS Setup program is used to configure the system’s basic input/output system (BIOS). The
BIOS is used to configure the system board and CPU, and to provide hardware information to the
operating system. For the system to run properly, run BIOS Setup after you make a hardware
change to the system. The System Board Manual contains more detailed information on BIOS
setting options.
BIOS Overview .............................................................................................................................. 50
Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................................................................... 50
Advanced CMOS Setup.................................................................................................................. 52
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................................................. 55
Power Management Setup .............................................................................................................. 59
PCI/Plug and Play Setup................................................................................................................. 62
Peripheral Setup ............................................................................................................................. 64
Auto-Detect Hard Disks ................................................................................................................. 65
Supervisor Password ...................................................................................................................... 66
Change User Password ................................................................................................................... 66
Change Language Setting ............................................................................................................... 66
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ..................................................................................... 66
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings.................................................................................... 66
Save Settings and Exit .................................................................................................................... 66
Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................................................... 66
Updating the System BIOS............................................................................................................. 67