4 Using the BIOS Setup Program
The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the
✏NOTE
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the latest settings. For the latest BIOS settings, refer to the Intel® Desktop Board D845PESV Technical Product Specification or the Intel World Wide Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
✏NOTE
For reference purposes, you should write down the current Setup settings. When you make changes to the settings, update this record.
✏NOTE
The Setup menus described in this section apply to the desktop boards with BIOS identifier SV84510A.86A. Boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in some of the Setup menu screens.
The Setup screen menu bar is shown below.
| Maintenance | Main | Advanced | Security | Power | Boot | Exit |
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Table 8 shows the BIOS Setup program menu bar.
Table 8. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
Maintenance
Clears passwords and Boot Integrity Service (BIS)* credentials, and configures extended configuration memory settings
Main
Allocates resources for hardware components
Advanced
Configures advanced features available through the chipset
Security
Sets passwords and security features
Power
Configures power management features
Boot
Selects boot options and power supply controls
Exit
Saves or discards changes to set program options
* For information about the BIS, refer to the Intel Web site at:
http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm
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