ASRock 960GC-GS FX manual Navigation Keys, Main Screen, System Time HourMinuteSecond

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

 

Navigation Key(s)

Function Description

 

/

Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/

Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / -

To change option for the selected items

 

<Enter>

To bring up the selected screen

 

<F1>

To display the General Help Screen

 

 

 

 

<F9>

To load optimal default values for all the settings

 

<F10>

To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

 

 

 

 

<ESC>

To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

System Overview

System Time

[17:00:09]

System Date

[Tue 06/11/2013]

BIOS Version

: 960GC-GS FX P1.00

Processor Type

: AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core

 

 

Processor (64bit)

Processor Speed

: 2200MHz

Microcode Update : 100F23/0

L1

Cache Size

: 512KB

L2

Cache Size

: 2048KB

L3

Cache Size

: 2048KB

Total Memory

: 1024MB with 128MB shared memory

 

 

Single-Channel Memory Mode

 

DDRII_A1

: 1024MB/266MHz DDR2_533

 

DDRII_A2

: None

Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

 

Select Screen

 

Select Item

+-

Change Field

Tab

Select Field

F1

General Help

F9

Load Defaults

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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Contents 960GC-GS FX Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Bios Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Bios Feature ConnectorRear Panel I/O StorageFCC, CE, Whql CertificationsASRock Instant Boot Unique FeaturesASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy SaverASRock APP Charger ASRock OC DNAASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock X-Boost ASRock XFast RAMATXPWR1 Motherboard LayoutLAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDDR3A1 DDR3B1 Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling a Dimm Installing an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Multi Monitor FeaturePage Description Jumpers SetupData transfer rate Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSerial ATA Sata Data Cable Several system front panel Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector ATX Power ConnectorWhat is Hot Plug Function? Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Swap Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDsInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet 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 Introduction Bios Menu BarMain Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOC Tweaker Screen North Bridge Maximum Frequency Memory Configuration Memory ClockProcessor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage ChangeCommand Rate Power Down EnableDram Voltage Memory TimingWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Chipset Settings NB VoltageSB Voltage +1.8V VoltageCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenInstant Flash Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EOnboard HD Audio Chipset ConfigurationFront Panel Onboard LanAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationSata IDE Combined Mode Onboard Sata Controller EnabledPCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterFloppy a Disabled Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared PortUSB Configuration Chassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan SettingCase Open Feature Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenBoot Settings Configuration Boot ScreenSecurity Screen Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu
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960GC-GS FX specifications

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