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4 Configuring the System
System BIOS and the Setup Utility................................................ 4-2
Setup Utility.......................................................................... 4-2
When to Use Setup ........................................................ 4-3
How to Start Setup......................................................... 4-4
How to Use Setup .......................................................... 4-4
Maintenance Menu ................................................................ 4-5
Main Menu............................................................................ 4-6
Advanced Menu .................................................................... 4-8
Peripheral Configuration Submenu................................. 4-9
IDE Configuration Submenu .........................................4-10
Floppy Options Submenu..............................................4-13
DMI Event Logging Submenu.......................................4-14
Video Configuration Submenu ......................................4-15
Resource Configuration Submenu .................................4-15
Security Menu ......................................................................4-17
How to Set a Password..................................................4-18
How to Disable Password Protection.............................4-19
Power Menu .........................................................................4-21
Boot Menu ...........................................................................4-22
Hard Drive Submenu ....................................................4-24
Removable Devices Submenu .......................................4-25
Removable Format Submenu ........................................4-25
Exit Menu ............................................................................4-25
BIOS Flash Utility .......................................................................4-27
Video Drivers ..............................................................................4-28
Jumper Settings............................................................................4-29
Locating the Jumper .............................................................4-29
Clearing Your Password .......................................................4-30
Recovering the BIOS............................................................4-32
5 Installing Options
Option Installation ........................................................................ 5-2
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 5-2
Cover Removal and Replacement.................................................. 5-4
Removing the Access Cover .................................................. 5-4
Replacing the Access Cover .................................................. 5-6
Expansion Boards ......................................................................... 5-7