Using Keys
The following table lists the BIOS Setup keys and their functions.
| BIOS Setup Key Functions |
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Key | Function |
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↑ ↓ | Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters. |
PgUp/PgDn | Toggles through the current parameter settings. |
Tab | For some parameter settings, moves the cursor between the |
| subfields. Also moves the cursor to the next line or selection. For |
| example, for System Time, Tab moves the cursor from hour to minute |
| to second. |
ESC | Exits the current screen and returns to the Main Menu screen. From |
| the Main Menu screen, displays the prompt, “Quit without saving.” |
F3/F4 | Changes the screen color. |
F10 | Saves and exits the BIOS Setup utility. |
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Checking/Setting System Parameters
The BIOS Setup utility consists of a number of screens, each representing a specific area of the BIOS. The following tables list the BIOS parameters, their factory default settings, alternate settings, and a description of each setting. See the
The BIOS Setup Utility is broken down as follows:
!Standard CMOS Setup
!Advanced CMOS Setup
!System Security Setup
!Power Management Setup
!Boot Device Setup
!Peripheral Setup