Zotac G43-TX series, User Manual

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Configuring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer.,
2. Press the
Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen
during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your computer.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use
the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the
associated submenu. Use the
# $
arrow keys to position the selector in the option you
choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc .
Note:
Please note that on the BIOS screens,
all data in white is for information
only, data in yellow is changeable,
data in blue is non-changeable, and
data in a red box is highlighted for
selection.
q
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.
q
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence.
Configuring the BIOS