ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX manual Bios Menu Bar

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3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. 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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Contents 960GM/U3S3 FX Disclaimer Copyright NoticeCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Utilities Menu Software SupportIntroduction Package ContentsCPU SpecificationsLAN USB3 SATA3Hardware Unique FeatureMonitor CertificationsPage Page Page 19.8cm 7.8-in Motherboard LayoutLAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationLever 90Up CPU Golden Triangle SockerCorner Small Triangle Installing a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPcie slots Dual Monitor Feature Dual Monitor and Surround Display FeaturesSurround Display Feature For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSHdcp Function What is HDCP?Connect the front USB cable to ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideCIR header. Please Pin assignments are matchedPin2 are Short when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors USB 2.0 Headers CPU Fan Connector Chassis and Power Fan ConnectorsSystem Panel Header Chassis Speaker HeaderSupply to this connector ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX powerATX 12V Power Connector Serial port HeaderWestern Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideSamsung HitachiSerial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs Hot Plug Function for SATA3 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata power cableHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii / SATA3 HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii / SATA3 HDDPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Points of attention, before you process the Hot UnplugInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet up Bios Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Enter Bios Setup Utility Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Main Screen Navigation KeysESC OC Tweaker Screen AMD APM Power Down Enable Memory Configuration Memory ClockNB Frequency Multiplier CPU NB VoltageTRP TrcdTras TRCAdvanced Screen CPU ConfigurationInstant Flash Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA3 Operation Mode IDE Device ConfigurationType PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeSerial Port Address Infrared Port AddressUSB Mouse Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportChassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan SettingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenBoot Up Num-Lock Full Screen LogoSecurity Screen Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu
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