AMD AN9 32X Computer Hardware User Manual


 
BIOS Setup
AN9 32X 3-1
3. BIOS Setup
This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so that you can update the BIOS utility.
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of
communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when
installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This chapter
explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility.
After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen, the memory count
begins, and then the following message appears on the screen:
PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP
If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt>
+ <Del> keys, or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis. Only when these two
methods fair should you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.
After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
► uGuru Utility ► PnP/PCI Configurations
► Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
► Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
► Advanced Chipset Features Set Password
► Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup
► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
F6 : Save PROFILE To BIOS
↓↑
→←
: Select Item
(C51XE/MCP55-6A61JA1BC-00)
F7 : Load PROFILE From BIOS
OC Guru & ABIT EQ
In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is
constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions
illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely
match with what you see on your screen.