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Chapter 6: BIOS
6-1
Chapter 6
BIOS
6-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DRT-B+ motherboard. It
also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS setup utility screens.
The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted since this manual was published.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the
system is booting up. (There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as
<F1>, <F2>, etc.)
The BIOS screens have three main frames. The large left frame displays options
can be configured by the user. These are blue. When an option is selected, it is
highlighted in white. Settings printed in Bold are the default values.
In the left frame, a "

"
indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing
the <Enter> key opens the list of settings in that submenu.
The upper right frame displays helpful information for the user. The AMI BIOS has
default informational messages built in. The manufacturer retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.
The lower right frame lists navigational methods. The AMI BIOS setup utility uses
a key-based navigation system called
hotkeys . Most of these hotkeys can be used
at any time during setup navigation. These keys include <F3>, <F4>, <Enter>,
<ESC>, arrow keys, etc.
Caution: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no
event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damage arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS,
do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid
possible boot failure.