ASRock Accessing and Configuring BIOS Setup Utility for Motherboards

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3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your sys- tem. The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main

To set up the system time/date information

OC Tweaker

To set up overclocking features

Advanced

To set up the advanced BIOS features

H/W Monitor

To display current hardware status

Boot

To set up the default system device to locate and load the

 

Operating System

Security

To set up the security features

Exit

To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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980DE3/U3S3 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Bios Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Connector USBSupport CD HardwareCertifications FCC, CE, WhqlUnique Features ASRock Instant BootASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy SaverASRock OC DNA ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock XFast RAM ASRock X-BoostMotherboard Layout I/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsInstallation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Notch break BreakPcie Slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors SATAII6Serial ATA Sata Data Cable System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power ConnectorHot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Sata / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDDriver Installation Guide Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSet up Bios Make a Sata / SATA2 Driver DisketteUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar IntroductionNavigation Keys Main ScreenTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOC Tweaker Screen AMD C-State Support Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum VoltageMemory Configuration Memory Clock Memory Timing Power Down EnableHT Bus Width Dram FrequencyCommand Rate Chipset Settings NB Voltage+1.8V Power Voltage Would you like to save current setting user defaults?Advanced Screen Instant FlashCPU Configuration Cool ‘n’ QuietSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EChipset Configuration Onboard HD AudioFront Panel Onboard LanAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table Storage Configuration Sata Operation ModeSata IDE Combined Mode Onboard SATA3 Operation ModePCI IDE BusMaster PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Floppy Configuration Super IO Configuration USB Configuration Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Boot Screen Boot Settings ConfigurationSecurity Screen Exit Screen Install Operating System Support CD InformationRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu
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