ASRock X79 Extreme4-M manual Introduction, Uefi Menu Bar

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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

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

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

3.1.1 UEFI 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 UEFI 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 UEFI 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. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.

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Contents X79 Extreme4-M Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Introduction Uefi Menu Bar Uefi Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications Smart Switch ConnectorBios Feature USB3.0Support CD Unique FeatureHardware MonitorPage Page Page Motherboard Layout LAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelOff No Link Blinking LinkPage Screw Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches With fan operation or contact other components Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstalling a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardRequirements Slitm and Quad Slitm Operation GuideASRock SLIBridge Card For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Slitm mode only Driver Installation and SetupDouble-click Nvidia Settings icon on your Windows taskbar Select Control Panel tab Select Nvidia Control Panel tabCrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsCrossFire Bridge For Windows XP OS Install the required drivers to your systemFor Windows 7 / VistaTM OS \ Surround Display Information Surround Display FeatureCIR sensors in different angles ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideASRock XFast Charger Operation Guide Description Jumpers SetupClear Cmos Jumper Serial Ataii Connectors Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSerial ATA3 Connectors Serial ATA Sata Data CableOptional wireless transmitting USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USBPorts on the I/O panel, there is One USB 3.0 header on thisPower LED to this header to Power LED Header Please connect the chassisIndicate system power status Power offSupply to this connector ATX Power ConnectorATX 12V Power Connector Smart Switches Status Code Description 15 Dr. DebugPage Page Page Serial 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 and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugSet up Uefi Driver Installation GuideUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUntied Overclocking Technology Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionMain Screen Navigation KeysNavigation Keys F10OC Tweaker Screen Dram Timing Control Load XMP Setting Turbo Boost Power LimitCore Current Limit Additional Turbo VoltageDram Power Down Mode Command Rate CRDram tRP Dram tRASMemory Power Savings Mode Phase SheddingMemory Test When Fast Boot Memory Fast BootUser Default Load Power Saving ModeVoltage Control CPU Core Voltage CPU Load-Line CalibrationSystem Browser Advanced ScreenInstant Flash CPU Configuration Enhance Halt State C1E CPU Thermal ThrottlingCPU C3 State Support CPU C6 State SupportNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Serial Port AddressAcpi Configuration USB 2.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 3.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME VersionHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Software Support Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in Ahci Mode Copy Intel RAID drivers into a USB flash disk Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID ModeWindows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 7 64-bit