SUPER MICRO Computer X6QT8, X6QTE+ user manual Introduction, How To Change the Configuration Data

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

Chapter 4

AMIBIOS

4-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X6QT8/X6QTE+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated using a fl oppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMIBIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screens, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting up.

(*Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMIBIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.)

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this user’s guide. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be confi gured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue can be confi gured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (*Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMIBIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the AMIBIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, arrow keys, and etc. (*Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.)

How To Change the Configuration Data

The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMIBIOS identifi cation string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.

Warning!! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure.

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