3.BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores all the information of the motherboard settings that is needed for system initiation within the CMOS. The CMOS SETUP utility allows the user to make changes in BIOS configurations that are required or to activate certain features.
The CMOS SETUP saves each item configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the required power to the CMOS SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST
When using BIOS setup for the first time, it is recommended that you save the present BIOS onto a disk in case you need to reset the BIOS back to its original settings. If you wish to update to a new BIOS, the "BIOSNow!" can be used.
The user can select "BIOSNow!" as a way to quickly and easily update or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
3.1.Setup Screen Features (BIOS version:F1)
øWhen you enter the CMOS SETUP screen, you will see the following screen and setting selections as shown below.
CMOS Setup
| } | Standard CMOS Features |
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| Load Optimized Defaults |
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| } | Integrated Peripherals |
| Set Supervisor Password |
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| Set User Password |
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| } | PnP/PCI Configurations |
| Save & Exit Setup |
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| Exit Without Saving |
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| higf: Select Item |
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| F10: Save & Exit Setup |
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