Part 2 Technical Manual Of Motherboard
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screens in manuals are usually the first BIOS version when the
board is released and may be different from your purchased
motherboard. Users are welcome to download the latest BIOS
version form our official website.
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This
program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you
start the computer, the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first
operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the
necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the
parameters of the hardware synchronization. Only when these tasks are
completed done it gives up control of the computer to operating system (OS).
Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate,
it is the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your system
performance as its best.
2.3.1.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter
Setup. If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to
enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or
pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by
simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. If you do not press
the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message
will be displayed and you will again be asked to
Press
<Del>
to enter Setup; press <
F7
> for Pop Menu.