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The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of
the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation
process. These keys include <F1>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so
on.
There is a hot key legend located in the right frame on most BIOS setup screens.
AMIBIOS has default text messages built into it. The motherboard manufac-
ture retains the option to include, leave out, or change any of these text mes-
sages. They can also add their own text messages. Because of this, many
screen shots in this manual are different from your BIOS setup screen.
Hot Key
Description
→ Left
← Right
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a BIOS setup screen.
For example: Main screen, Advanced screen, Chipset screen, and so on.
↑ Up
↓ Down
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select an BIOS setup item or sub-
screen.
+- Plus/Minus
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item. For example: Date and Time.
Tab
The <Tab> key allows you to select BIOS setup fields.
F1
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
Press the <F1> key to open the General Help screen.
F4
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit BIOS
Setup. Press the <F4> key to save your changes. Press the <Enter> key to save
the configuration and exit. You can also use the <Arrow> key to select Cancel and
then press the <Enter> key to abort this function and return to the previous screen.
ESC
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the
BIOS Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the BIOS setup without saving your
changes. Press the <Enter> key to discard changes and exit. You can also use the
<Arrow> key to select Cancel and then press the <Enter> key to abort this function
and return to the previous screen.
Enter
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup sub-
screens.
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