Using the System Setup Program 33
Using the System Setup Program

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The system employs the latest AMI Core BIOS, which is stored in
Flash memory. The Flash memory supports the Plug and Play specification,
and contains a BIOS Setup program, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine,
and the PCI auto-configuration utility.
This system board supports system BIOS shadowing, enabling the BIOS to
execute from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM.
Configure items such as:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
This Setup utility should be executed under the following conditions:
• When changing the system configuration
• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted to make changes to the Setup utility
• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts
• When changing the password or making other changes to the security
setup
NOTE: Only items in brackets [ ] can be modified. Items that are not in brackets
aredisplay only.
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