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5.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Program
To enter into the AMI BIOS Setup program:
1. Turn on or reboot your computer.
2. Wait until the "Press <Del> if you want to run SETUP"
message to appear on your screen and press the <Del> key on your keyboard.
3. The BIOS Setup program menu will appear on your display screen.
Figure 5-1 BIOS Setup Menu
4. Move the highlighted bar by selecting the option you want to run and press the <Enter>
key.
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The BIO S Setup program is subject to change by the m anufacturer w ithout notice so not all
item s m entioned inside the Setup m enu are valid on your computer. C onsult your dealer or
m anufacturer for support.
5.2 Using the Standard CMOS Setup
The Standard CMOS Setup menu contains the settings for the time and date as well as disk drive
configuration and virus boot sector protection. Use the PgUp and PgDn keys to change settings
for each item.
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Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Peripheral Setup
Auto-Detect Hard Disks
Change User Password
Change Superv isor Password
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
Save Settings and Exit
Exit Without Saving
Standard CMOS Setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
ESC:Exit
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: Sel F2/F3:Color F10:Save & Exit
C H A P T E R 5
The BIOS Setup Program
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our computer uses the AMI BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several
system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your
system time and date, disk drive configuration, I/O device controls, and power man-
agement settings. These information are then stored in the BIOS CMOS chip and will
remain permanent unless you change it again. This chapter discusses on how you will
activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your
desired operation. You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for
your computer to run smoothly. If you are not sure of any settings, contact your dealer.
Contents
Entering the BIOS Setup Program / 47
Using the Standard CMOS Setup / 48
Using the Advanced CMOS Setup / 49
Using the Power Management Setup / 51
Using the PCI/Plug and Play Setup / 53
Using the Peripheral Setup / 55
Using the Auto-Detect Hard Disks / 56
Using the System Password / 56
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings / 57
How to Exit the Setup Program / 57
How to Upgrade the BIOS / 57