EVGA 122-M2-NF59-AX manual Bios Description Enter Bios Setup, Main Menu, Standard Cmos Features

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BIOS Description

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between the hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.

Note: It is recommended that the default settings in the BIOS are not changed. The user accepts all responsibility for any damage that results from changing the default settings.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. User the arrow keys to select among the items and press <ENTER> to accept or go to the sub-menu.

The items in the main menu are:

Standard CMOS Features

The basic system configuration can be setup through this menu.

Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features and boot sequence can be setup through this menu.

Advanced Chipset Features

Optimize system performance through this menu. Configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.

Integrated Peripherals

Onboard peripherals such as RAID, USB, and MAC control can be setup through this menu.

Power Management Setup

Configure power management, power-on, and sleep features through this menu.

PnP/PCI Configurations

The system’s Plug-and-Play and PCI configurations can be modified through this menu.

System Monitor

Monitor the real-time system status of your PC, including temperature, voltage, and fan speed.

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