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Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of
built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP
Press the delete key to have access to the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still want to enter Setup, restart the system by
turning it OFF and On. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing [Ctrl + Alt + Delete].
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
T ESC: Exits the current menu.
T : Scrolls through the items on a menu.
T +/-/PU/PD: Modifies the selected field’s values.
T F10: Saves the current configuration and exits setup.
T F1: Displays a screen that describes all key functions.
T F5: Loads previously saved values to CMOS.
T F7: Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance.
Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu will appear. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list
of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which options is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow
keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog box that prompt you to verify that you want to execute that option. Other
options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for that option.
Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this chapter, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle.
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Product Information
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
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PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
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F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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