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BIOS Setup
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BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify
the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so
that it retains the Setup information when the pow er is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Powering O N the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you
require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Adv anced BIOS” setting menu.To enter Ad-
vanced BIOS setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.
GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the H elp Window press <Esc>.
The M ain M enu
Once y ou enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main M enu will appear on the screen. The
Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Dua l BIOS / Q-Flash Utility
After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter DualBIOS/Q-Flash
utility.
If you want to detail information for “DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “, please download
this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
Select Language
You can press <F3> to select multi language. There are 7 languages available, including
English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Germany, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
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Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
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Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
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Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor Password
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PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
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PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Exit Without Saving
Top Performance
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