3Award BIOS Setup Utility 
Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:
Press DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
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| STANDARD CMOS SETUP | INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS |
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| BIOS FEATURES SETUP | SUPERVISOR PASSWORD |
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| CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP | USER PASSWORD |
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| POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP | IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION |
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| PNP/PCI | CONFIGURATION | SAVE & EXIT SETUP |
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| LOAD | EXIT WITHOUT SAVING |
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| LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS |
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| Esc | : | Quit | −↓→← | : | Select Item |
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| F10 | : | Save & Exit Setup | (Shift) F2 | : | Change Color |
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3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Setup” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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