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BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
BIOS Setup
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines.
POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are
completed, the following message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration, such as time, date, etc.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to setup the items of AMI special enhanced features.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system.
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Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
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Power Management Setup
Use this menu to control system power management.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in
your system.
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PC Health Status
The menu lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan
speeds.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for system operation.
1. Main Page
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
v02.58 (C) Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Load optimized Defaults
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
PC Health Status
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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BIOS Security Features
F7:Previous Values F8:Fail-Safe Defaults F9:Optimized Defaults
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help
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