BIOS Setup
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to
run the Setup program when:
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An error message appears on the screen during the system
boot up, and requests you to run SETUP.
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You want to change the default settings for customized
features.
BIOS Setup
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MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chap-
te r a re u nde r c ont inu ous upd ate fo r b ette r s y s t em
performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly dif-
ferent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference
only.
2. While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line
appearing after the memory count. It is usually in the format:
example: A7137IMS V1.0BH 01/23/05
where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R)
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th - 7th digit refers to the c ustomer, MS=all standard
customers.
V1.0BH refers to the BIOS version.
01/23/05 refers to the date this BIOS is released.
