EVGA 750i SLI manual Configuring the Bios, Enter Bios Setup

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nForce 750i SLI Motherboard

Configuring the BIOS

This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

This section includes the following information:

Enter BIOS Setup

Main Menu

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

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.

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Contents Page Evga nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Table of Contents Audio Drive a Halt On Memory Advanced Bios FeaturesExpansion Slots Page PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Installing Drivers and SoftwareSystem Clocks System Voltages CPU CoreParts not in the Kit Intentions of the KitMotherboard Specifications Green Function Onboard AudioExpansion Slots Unpacking Parts Descriptions Port Sata Power Cable Qty Three Page Evga nForce 750i SLI Backpanel connectors Preparing the Motherboard Safety InstructionsPreparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU FanInstalling Memory DIMMs Installing the I/O Shield Installing the MotherboardSecuring the Motherboard into the Chassis Power Connections Connecting Cables and Setting SwitchesInternal Headers Pin ATX Power Power ConnectionsPin ATX 12V Power Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives Connecting Serial ATA Cables Connecting Floppy Disk DriveConnecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderIeee 1394a USB HeadersAudio COM1Fan Connections CPU FANExpansion Slots PCI SlotsPCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 SlotsOnboard Buttons Post Port Debug LEDConfiguring the Bios Enter Bios SetupPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Main MenuStandard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features CPU FeaturesPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Advanced Bios Features Removable Device PriorityHard Disk Boot Priority Quick Power On Self TestFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other DeviceAdvanced Chipset Features MPS Version Control For OSFull Screen Logo Show Spread Spectrum ControlPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals MenuOnChip IDE Channel0 Primary Master/Slave PIOIDE DMA transfer access IDE Prefetch ModeRAID Enable Serial-ATA ControllerMAC LAN Power Management Power Management SetupPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Power Management Setup Keyboard Password Hot Key Power OnWORRI# From Soft-Off Hpet SupportPnP/PCI Configuration Menu Reset Configuration DataPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configuration Mouse Left Mouse Right Any KeyResources Controlled By IRQ ResourcesPCI/VGA Palette Snoop Maximum Payload SizePC Health Status Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PC Health StatusDynamic Fan Control Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock RatioLDT Frequency Current CPU Freq, MHzFSB Memroy Clock Mode FSB & Memroy ConfigPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config Memory Timing Setting Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Memory Timing SettingFSB QDR, MHz MEM DDR, MHzPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility System Voltages ECC ControlSystem Voltages CPU CoreNF200 Voltage Level NForce SPPGtlvref Lane Page Installing Drivers Software Driver Installation Page Appendix A. Post Codes for Tritium Platform Using Nvidia Software Award Post Codes Name Description Using Nvidia Software Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description E1-EF