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Chapter 4 The BIOS…………………………………………………………………43
4-1 Updating
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BIOS………………………………………………………………………44
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4-3
The BIOS Setup Pages……………………………………………………………………47
4-3-1
Standard CMOS Setup…………………………………………………………………50
4-3-2 Advanced
BIOS
Features………………………………………………………………54
4-3-3
Advanced Chipset Features………………………………………………………..……59
4-3-4 Integrated
Peripherals…………………………………………………………..……...64
4-3-5
Power Management Setup…………………………………………………………….69
4-3-6 PNP/PCI
Configuration
Setup………………………………………………………….74
4-3-7 PC
Health
Status…………...…………………………………………………………76
4-3-8 Frequency/Voltage
Control.……………………………………………………………77
4-3-9 Passwords…………………………………………………………………………………79
Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………………81
5-1 Boot
Issues………………………………………………………………………….………81
5-2 System
Cooling……………………………………………...….………………………….83
5-2-1
Suitable Socket a CPU Coolers…………………………...….………………………….84
5-2-2 Video
Issues………………………………………………………………………………86
5-3 Memory
Issues…………………………………………………………….……………...87
Chapter 6 Appendix…………………………………………………………………89
Important Warnings:
STOP
WARNING:
NEVER run the processor without the heatsink properly and
firmly attached. This will damage the processor within SECONDS. Also do
NOT try to use Pentium Heatsinks, these will NOT fit and do NOT provide
adequate cooling.
STOP
WARNING:
Make sure your power supply can deliver the power your
system needs. We recommend AT LEAST a 250W power supply. Even
better, get a 300W power supply, especially when using many peripherals.
