Abit SG-80DC appendix Bios Setup

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3. BIOS Setup

This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM 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 it failed by these two methods can you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.

After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.

BIOS Setup

In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are 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.

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Contents Appendix Installation InstructionSG-80DC Contents Bios Setup Driver & Utility Appendix Introduction Features & SpecificationsIntroduction Miscellaneous Motherboard Layout Introduction SG-80DC Installing Motherboard Hardware SetupHardware Setup Choosing a Computer ChassisShort Open Checking Jumper SettingsCmos Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery SG-80DC ATX Power Connectors Connecting Chassis ComponentsFAN Power Connectors Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers CPU Socket Installing HardwareSG-80DC Hardware Setup Dimm DDR Memory SlotsFloppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Serial ATA Connectors PCI Add-on Slots Accelerated Graphics Port SlotInternal Audio Source Connector Connecting Optional DevicesAdditional USB 2.0 Port Headers Front Panel Audio Connection Header Audio Connecting I/O DevicesBios Setup Bios SetupSG-80DC Driver & Utility Driver & UtilitySG-80DC Appendix Troubleshooting How to Get Technical Support?1 Q & a SG-80DC Technical Support Form Abit Computer Corporation