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The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS
settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the
optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default
values set by the BIOS vendor for the stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing
Y
loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software
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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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PC Health Status
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
↑ ↓ ← →
: Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N