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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.
BIOS Overview ................................................................................................................ 44
Standard CMOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 44
Advanced CMOS Setup ................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................................... 49
Power Management Setup ................................................................................................ 53
PCI/Plug and Play Setup .................................................................................................. 55
Peripheral Setup ............................................................................................................... 58
Auto-Detect Hard Disks ................................................................................................... 59
Change Supervisor Password ........................................................................................... 59
Change User Password ..................................................................................................... 60
Change Language Setting................................................................................................. 60
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings....................................................................... 60
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings...................................................................... 60
Save Settings and Exit ...................................................................................................... 60
Exit Without Saving ......................................................................................................... 60
Updating the System BIOS............................................................................................... 60
