2. BIOS Setup
This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when
Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.
After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen, the memory count begins, and then the following message appears on the screen:
PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP
If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys, or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis. Only when these two methods fail should you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.
After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.
►Standard CMOS Features
►Advanced BIOS Features
►Advanced Chipset Features
►Integrated Peripherals
►Power Management Setup
►PnP/PCI Configurations
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
►PC Health Status
Load
Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
: Select Item
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type ...
※In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen.
※Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.
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