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Configuring the BIOS
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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 verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer,
2. Press the
Del key when the following message briefly displays at
the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup
Utility.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS
settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions
and two exit choices. Use the
Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll
through the options or press
Enter to display the associated submenu.
Use the arrow keys to position the selector in the option you
choose. To go back to the previous menu, press
Esc.
Note: Note that on the BIOS screens all data in white is for information only, data in
yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a
red box is highlighted for selection.