Operation
5.4Setup Utility
The BIOS incorporates a setup utility that allows you to alter a variety of system options. This section describes the operation of the utility by describing the various options available through a set of hierarchical menus. Not all options are available with all products and some depend on BIOS customizations.
The current settings are stored in the SPI FLASH NVRAM area and any changes can be copied back to this area via the Exit menu.
To start the utility, press the F2 key during the early stages of POST after powerup. This functionality operates with PS/2 keyboards, USB keyboards when enabled, and via the console redirection facility when enabled.
Table
Table 5-1 Setup Utility
Menu | Options |
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Main | BIOS information and date and time. |
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Advanced | Advanced features including ACPI, CPU, IDE, USB, HW |
| monitoring and serial port settings. |
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Chipset | Features including Host Bridge and South Bridge. |
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Boot | Boot mode and boot options. |
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Security | Administrator's password. |
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Save & Exit | Save with or without changes, load or save default settings, |
| and Boot Device Selection. |
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5.4.1Main Menu
Table 5-2 Main Menu
| Field | Description |
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| BIOS Vendor | BIOS vendor name. |
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| Core Version | Aptio core version. |
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