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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.
Refer to 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).
Pressing
Del
takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The
BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your system.
Main Menu
Note: Users please note that the data in gray is non-changeable, and the others are for selection.
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
q
BIOS Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Configuring the BIOS
