ASUS M2A-MVP 2-11
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
for this motherboard.
2.2 BIOS setup program
using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
SPI chip.
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.