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BIOS Setup
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the
BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Opti-
mized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufac-
turer specifically for the optimal performance of the mainboard. The
Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for the
stable system performance.
When you select
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
, a message as below
appears:
Type “Y” to load the BIOS default values for the minimal performance
but most stable system operations.
When you select
Load Optimized Defaults
, a message as below
appears:
Type “Y” to load the default factory settings for optimal system
performance.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
