3.3Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

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•If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

•The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].

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