How to Load Optimized Defaults in BIOS Settings

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software

`	Standard CMOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
`	Advanced BIOS Features	Load Optimized Defaults
`	Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
`	Power Management Setup	Set User Password
`	PnP/PCI Configurations	Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave(Y/N)?& ExitN Setup
`	PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
`	Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit	KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash	F10: Save & Exit Setup
	Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.

In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software

`	Standard CMOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
`	Advanced BIOS Features	Load Optimized Defaults
`	Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
`	Power Management Setup	Set User Password
`	PnP/PCI Configurations	Load Optimized DefaultsSave(Y/N)?& ExitN Setup
`	PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
`	Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit	KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash	F10: Save & Exit Setup
	Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

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Intel 4127, 4112 user manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults, Load Optimized Defaults

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GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation Precautions Product Specifications CPU 4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPU CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Mic In Jack Pink Line In Jack BlueLine Out Jack Green Internal Connectors Pwrled GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers IDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 Pwrled System Power LED Header Batbattery Fpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion Header GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup Screen Main Menu Sample Bios Version GA-945GCM-S2L E10Bios Setup Program Function Keys „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI Configurations IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a Memory Password Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Pata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set to USB 2.0 Controller Sata Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB Keyboard Support Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Smart LAN ECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial Port PME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By Keyboard PCI2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature Case Opened CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Host Clock Control CPU Clock Ratio NoteFSB1333 Core 2 CPU System Memory Multiplier CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Express Frequency Mhz Memory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Drivers Installation Installing Chipset Drivers Software Applications Driver CD Information Hardware Information Contact Us GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Updating the Bios Press Y to load Bios defaults Options and Instructions Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Windows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Speakers or Headphones Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Configuring Sound EffectActivating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Pdif out Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF Out Cable Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Procedure Start END Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System