ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX Bios Setup Utility, Introduction, BIOS Menu Bar, Main, OC Tweaker, Advanced

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3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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 < 3.1 Introduction > key or < 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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Contents User Manual 960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FXCopyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Contents InstallationIntroduction 4. Software Support 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY1.1 Package Contents 1. IntroductionASRock Reminds You Platform 1.2 SpecificationsChipset MemoryBIOS Feature ConnectorSupport CD HardwarePage ASRock Instant Boot 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy SaverASRock APP Charger ASRock OC DNAASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock X-Boost ASRock XFast RAMATXPWR1 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXSB710 SOCKET AM3bLAN Port LED Indications 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX Pre-installation Precautions 2. Installation2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.1 CPU InstallationInstalling a DIMM 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS 2.5 Multi Monitor FeatureFor Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Description 2.6 Jumpers Setup2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors RESET Reset Switch PWRBTN Power SwitchPLED System Power LED This header accommodatesto the fan connector and Chassis Fan Connectormatch the black wire to the CPU Fan ConnectorATX 12V Power Connector What is Hot Plug Function? 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Swap Function? 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 2.11 Driver Installation GuideSTEP 1 Set up BIOS STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette\ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configurationSTEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configurationUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsSTEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITYBoot 3.1 IntroductionTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To load optimal default values for all the settings3.1.2 Navigation Keys 3.2 Main Screen960GM-VS3 FX Boot Failure Guard CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard Count 3.3 OC Tweaker ScreenNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum FrequencyProcessor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage ChangePower Down Enable Memory Configuration Memory ClockDRAM Frequency Memory TimingChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override Command RateWould you like to save current setting user defaults? TRFCInstant Flash 3.4 Advanced ScreenCool ‘n’ Quiet 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EOnboard HD Audio 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationFront Panel Onboard LanRestore on AC/Power Loss 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRing-In Power On PCI Devices Power OnACPI HPET table Onboard SATA Controller 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationSATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration PCI Latency TimerPCI IDE BusMaster Serial Port Address 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationInfrared Port Infrared Port AddressUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Mouse Power On USB ControllerChassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan SettingCase Open Feature 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 3.6 Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock3.7 Security Screen Security SettingsChange Supervisor Password Load Performance Setup Default Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Power Saving Setup Default 3.8 Exit Screen4. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System4.2 Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD
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