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Chapter 3 Configuring the BIOS
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use.
3-1 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 change BIOS settings.
1.
Power on the computer.
2.
Press the
Del
key when the following message briefly shows upon the
bottom of the display during Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Aptio Setup Utility.
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Note1: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS
settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.
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Note2: The BIOS options in this manual are for reference only. BIOS screens
in manuals are usually the first BIOS version when the board is
released and may be different from your purchased motherboard.
Users are welcome to download the latest BIOS version from our
official website
ControlKeys
Please check the following table for the function description of each Controlkey.
Control Key(s)
Function Description
Å
/
Æ
Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
Ç
/
È
Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / -
To change option for the selected items
<Enter>
To bring up the selected screen
<F1>
To display the General Help Screen
<F2>
To load previous values for all the settings
<F3>
To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F4>
To save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
<ESC>
To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
