Chapter 3 Bios Setup; The Main Menu; Q-Flash Utility - Gigabyte GA-8IE User Manual

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify
the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so
that it retains the Setup information when the pow er is turned off.
ENTERING S ETUP
Powering O N the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you
require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to "Adv anced BIOS" setting menu.To enter Ad-
vanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.
GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page S etup Menu / Opti on Pag e Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the H elp Window press <E sc>.

The Main Menu

Once y ou enter A ward BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main M enu will appear on the screen. The
Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Q-Flas h Utility
After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility. I f
you want to detail information for "Q-Fl ash Utility ", please dow nload this manual from
Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
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Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible B IOS.
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Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of A ward special enhanced features.
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Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it.
For power End-User use only.
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Power Management S etup
This setup page includes all the items of G reen function features.
We would not suggest you change the default setting unless you really need it.
For power End-User use only.
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