Zotac nForce 790i-Supreme, User Manual

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9
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.
This section includes the following information:
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Enter BIOS Setup
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Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced Chipset Features
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Integrated Peripherals
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Power Management Setup
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PnP/PCI Configurations
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System Monitor
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.
Configuring the BIOS