EVGA 160-LF-E659, P55 Classified 200 manual Enter Bios Setup, Main Menu

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Configuring the BIOS

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 and stability.

Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.

3.Power on the computer.

4.Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

Press F2 to Load Defaults, DEL to enter Setup.

Pressing Del takes you to the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use the + and - 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.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Table of Contents PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots Clear Nvram List of Figures Parts not in the Kit Before You Begin…Evga P55 Classified Motherboard Motherboard SpecificationsPage Safety Instructions Hardware InstallationPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPUCPU Installing the CPU FanInstalling the Motherboard Installing System Memory DIMMsInstalling the I/O Shield Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Connecting CablesPin ATX 12V Power PW12 Pin ATX Power PW1Connecting Serial ATA Cables Front Panel Header Connecting Internal HeadersIEEE1394a Firewire USB Headers Audio Front Audio ConnectorPCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots Expansion SlotsReset and Power Button Onboard ButtonsClear Cmos Button LED Status Indicators Post Port Debug LED and LED Status IndicatorsVoltage Measure Point Jumper Settings Pcie Disable JumperEvga Control Panel V2 ECP Page Page Page Vtt Booster Evga Show-Volt Configuring the Bios Main Menu Enter Bios SetupCmos Setup Utility Main Menu  Save Changes & Exit Amibios Standard Bios Features MenuSystem Time / System Date Advanced Bios FeaturesIDE Configuration Boot Settings ConfigurationAhci Configuration USB Configuration Advanced Chipset FeaturesNorth Bridge Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration PCI Express ConfigurationME Subsystem Configuration PCI/PNP Resource Management PCI Latency TimerClear Nvram Plug & Play O/SAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA IRQ SettingsPalette Snooping PCI IDE BusMasterBoot Configuration Features Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Power Management Features Acpi ConfigurationCD/DVD Drives Restore on AC Power Loss Hardware Health ConfigureSLPS4# Min. Assertion Width CPU Fan Mode Setting Health FunctionFrequency/Voltage Control Menu CPU Configuration Memory ConfigureWindows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation Installing Drivers SoftwareAMI Post Code Detect Mouse Evga Glossary of Terms Configuring the Bios