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Msi x400: user guide
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  • Page 1 CHAPTER 1 Preface...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Preface Table of Content ... 1-2 Regulations Information... 1-5 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 1-5 FCC Conditions ... 1-6 Safety Instructions... 1-7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ... 1-9 WEEE Statement ... 1-13 Trademarks ... 1-20 Release History...
  • Page 3 Rear Side View... 2-18 Bottom Side View ... 2-19 Getting Started Power Management ... 3-2 ECO Engine--Power Saving Function... 3-2 AC Adapter ... 3-4 Battery Pack ... 3-6 Using the Battery Pack... 3-10 Basic Operations ... 3-12 Safety and Comfort Tips... 3-12 Having a Good Work Habit...
  • Page 4 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup... 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup... 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup... 4-2 Control Keys ... 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu... 4-4 Main menu... 4-5 Advanced menu... 4-7 Security menu... 4-9 Boot menu ...4-11 Save & Exit menu... 4-12...

  • Page 5: Regulations Information

    Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Fcc Conditions

    Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating.
  • Page 8 Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.

  • Page 9: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery

    Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. (French) (Français) ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé...
  • Page 10 1-10 üreticinin talimatlarına göre degerlendiriniz. (Greek) (Ελληνικά) ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Κίνδυνος έκρηξης εάν η μπαταρία τοποθετηθεί λανθασμένα. Να αντικαθιστάτε μόνο με τον ίδιο ή αντίστοιχο τύπο με αυτό που συνιστά ο κατασκευαστής του εξοπλισμού. Να απορρίπτετε τις χρησιμοποιημένες μπαταρίες ως απορρίμματα σύμφωνα με τις οδηγίες του κατασκευαστή. (Polish) (Polski) OSTRZEŻENIE: Nieprawidłowa wymiana może spowodować...
  • Page 11 1-11 권장하는 것과 동일하거나 동등한 배터리로만 교체하십시오. 사용한 배터리는 제조업체의 지침에 따라 폐기하십시오. (Vietnamese) (Tieng Viet) LƯU Ý: Thay thế pin không tương thích có thể dẫn đến nguy cơ bị nổ. Chỉ thay thế bằng pin cùng loại hoặc loại tương ứng khuyên dùng bởi nhà sản xuất thiết bị. Vứt bỏ pin đã sử dụng theo hướng dẫn của nhà sản xuất. ข...
  • Page 12 1-12 rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction. (Finnish) (Suomi) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Slovakian) (Slovensky/Slovenčina) UPOZORNENIE: V prípade nesprávnej výmeny batérie existuje nebezpečenstvo výbuchu.

  • Page 13: Weee Statement

    1-13 ‫در ﺻﻮرت ﺗﻌﻮیﺾ ﺑﺎﺗﺮﯼ، ﺗﻨﻬﺎ از ﺑﺎﺗﺮیﻬﺎﯼ ﭘﻴﺸﻨﻬﺎدﯼ ﺷﺮﮐﺖ ﺗﻮﻟﻴﺪ ﮐﻨﻨﺪﻩ اﺳﺘﻔﺎدﻩ‬ ‫ﺗﺠﺎهﻞ اﻟﺒﻄﺎریﺎت‬ ‫أﺳﺘﺒﺪل ﻓﻘﻂ ﺑﻨﻔﺲ أو ﻧﻮع ﻡﻜﺎﻓﺊ أوﺻﻰ ﺑﻪ ﻡﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ ﻡﻨﺘﺞ اﻟﺠﻬﺎز‬ WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment"...
  • Page 14 1-14 zurückzunehmen. (Spanish) (Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos" no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.
  • Page 15 1-15 ζωής τους. (Polish) (Polski) Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej ("UE") dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne " nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
  • Page 16 1-16 (Korean) (한국어) 2005 년 8 월 13 일자로 시행된 폐전기전자제품에 대한 유럽연합("EU") 지침, 지침 2002/96/EC 에 의거하여, "전기전자제품"은 일반 쓰레기로 폐기할 수 없으며 제품의 수명이 다하면 해당 전자제품의 제조업체가 이러한 제품을 회수할 책임이 있습니다. (Vietnamese) (Tieng Viet) Theo Hướng dẫn của Liên minh Châu Âu ("EU") về Thiết bị điện & điện tử đã qua sử dụng, Hướng dẫn 2002/96/EC, vốn đã...
  • Page 17 1-17 vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.. (Romanian) (Română) În baza Directivei Uniunii Europene ("UE") privind Evacuarea Echipamentului Electric şi Electronic, Directiva 2002/96/EC, care intră în vigoare pe 13 august, 2005, produsele din categoria "echipament electric şi electronic" nu mai pot fi evacuate ca deşeuri municipale, iar fabricanţii echipamentului electronic vizat vor fi obligaţi să...
  • Page 18 1-18 (Slovenian) (Slovensko/ Slovenščina) Skladno z določili direktive Evropske unije ("EU") o odpadni električni in elektronski opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/ES, ki je veljavna od 13. avgusta, izdelkov "električne in elektronske opreme" ni dovoljeno odstranjevati kot običajne komunalne odpadke, proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani, da tovrstne izdelke na koncu njihove življenjske dobe sprejmejo nazaj.
  • Page 19 1-19 majapidamisjäätmetega, ja elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmete tootjad on kohustatud sellised tooted pärast nende kasutuselt kõrvaldamist tagasi võtma. ‫ﻴﻪ ﺷﺮﮐﺖ هﺎﯼ‬ ‫ﻡﻴﻼدﯼ ﻗﺎﺑﻞ اﺟﺮاﺳﺖ ، ﮐﻠ‬ 2005 ‫رﺑﻴﺔ، اﻟﺬى أﺻﺒﺢ‬ ‫ﻟﻠﻤﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻷو‬ 2002/96/EC ‫ﻻ یﻤﻜﻦ اﻟﺘﺨﻠﻲ ﻋﻨﻬﺎ ﺑﻮﺻﻔﻬﺎ ﻧﻔﺎیﺎت، وﻡﻨﺘﺠﻮ اﻟﻤﻌﺪات اﻻﻟﻜﺘﺮوﻧﻴﺔ ﺳﻴﻜﻮن ﻟﺰاﻡﺎ ﻋﻠﻴﻬﻢ‬ ‫ﺁﮔﻮﺳﺖ...

  • Page 20: Trademarks

    1-20 Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Release History Version Revision Note First Released Date 06, 2009...
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

  • Page 22: Manual Map

    Congratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

  • Page 23: Unpacking

    Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 24: Specification

    Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight Processor Type Support Processor L2 Cache FSB Speed Special Notification Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum 349 (W) x 234 (D) x 24.5 (H) mm 1.52 kg (with 4 cell battery) ®...
  • Page 25 Power AC Adapter Battery Type RTC Battery Special Notification Storage (Items listed here may vary without notice) HDD form factor External Optical Device Special Notification I/O Port Monitor (VGA) HDMI Mic-in Headphone-out Internal Microphone RJ45 Card Reader 40W, 20V/ 19V (optional) 4 cells/ 8 cells (optional) The actual battery pack that comes with the package may vary without notice.
  • Page 26 Communication Port (Items listed here may vary without notice) Wireless LAN Bluetooth WiMAX Display LCD Type Brightness Video (optional) Graphics VRAM LCD Resolution CRT Output Dual View Function Webcam CMOS 10/100/1000 Ethernet (optional) Support Support (optional) Support (optional) Support (optional) 14"...
  • Page 27 Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Compliance Upgrade and Warranty Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specification in the User’s Manual.

  • Page 28: Product Overview

    Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.
  • Page 29 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Webcam LED indicator, next to the Webcam, grows white when Webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. 2.
  • Page 30 2-10 ECO Engine (Power Saving) Wireless LAN(WiFi)/ WiMAX(optional) Bluetooth (optional) (optional) Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button to turn the ECO Engine function on. Press again to turn it off. Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine, Power Saving Function.
  • Page 31 2-11 4. Touchpad This is a pointing device of the notebook. 5. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. If the model you purchased is without 3G function, there is no function when you Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F10 button repeatedly.

  • Page 32: Front Side View

    2-12 Front Side View 1. Status LED Bluetooth: Glowing white when Bluetooth function is activated. Bluetooth Wireless LAN: Wireless LAN Power On/ Off/ Suspend: Glowing white when wireless LAN function is enabled. LED goes out when wireless LAN functions is disabled. Note: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED goes out when you are in flight.
  • Page 33 2-13 Battery: Caps Lock: Glowing white when the Caps Lock function is activated. Num Lock: Glowing white when the Num Lock function is activated. Scroll Lock: Glowing white when the Scroll Lock function is activated. Hard Disk: Blinking white when the system is accessing the hard disk drive device.

  • Page 34: Left Side View

    2-14 Left Side View 1. USB Port/ HDMI Connector (optional) USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
  • Page 35 2-15 4. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), or SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.

  • Page 36: Right Side View

    2-16 Right Side View 1. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. USB Port Audio Port Connectors Power Connector...
  • Page 37 2-17 3. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook.

  • Page 38: Rear Side View

    2-18 Rear Side View Battery Pack 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected.

  • Page 39: Bottom Side View

    2-19 Bottom Side View 1. Battery Lock/ Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is slid to unlock position, the battery is removable. 2. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. Battery Lock/ Unlock Button Battery Pack Battery Release Button...
  • Page 40 2-20 3. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 4. SIM card slot (optional) The notebook provides a SIM Card slot in the battery bay. Insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot properly to activate the internet connecting function.

  • Page 41: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

  • Page 42: Power Management

    Power Management ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function (optional) ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides 5 different power saving modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode, to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently.
  • Page 43 Presentation Mode Select this mode while performing presentation applications. Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks. Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time. ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine.

  • Page 44: Ac Adapter

    AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook;...

  • Page 46: Battery Pack

    Battery Pack This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own.
  • Page 47 Releasing the Battery Pack It is always recommended to have another battery in reserve for enough power supply. Please contact your local dealer to buy a battery pack that is compliant to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1.
  • Page 48 5. Carefully slide out the battery pack a bit to the location with “open” mark. 6. Take the battery pack out of the battery tray.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Align the front edge of the battery pack to the location with “open” mark shown aside the battery tray 2. Place the battery pack into the battery tray vertically with correct orientation.

  • Page 50: Using The Battery Pack

    3-10 Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to temperatures above +60°...

  • Page 51: Charging The Battery Pack

    3-11 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.

  • Page 52: Basic Operations

    3-12 Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your notebook for a long period of time.

  • Page 53: Having A Good Work Habit

    3-13 1. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort. 2. Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel. 3. Adjust the desk’s height. 4. Sit straight and keep a good posture. 5. Adjust the chair’s height. Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time;...

  • Page 54: Knowing The Keyboard

    3-14 Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one, depending on which county users purchase the notebook.

  • Page 55: Typewriter Keys

    3-15 Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewrite keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl,] [Alt,] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off.

  • Page 56: Cursor Keys

    3-16 Cursor Keys The four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move the cursor down for one line.

  • Page 57: Function Keys

    3-17 Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help.

  • Page 58: Knowing The Touchpad

    3-18 Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. 1.

  • Page 59: Using The Touchpad

    3-19 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.
  • Page 60 3-20 traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click. Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop.

  • Page 61: About Hard Disk Drive

    3-21 About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications.

  • Page 62: Connecting The External Devices

    3-22 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the package of the notebook. The actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the model you purchased.
  • Page 63 3-23 DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format. DVD Dual Drive: In addition to read DVD and CD, this device allows you to record CD format and both the –R/RW and +R/RW DVD formats. Super Multi: Works as a multi-functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Peripheral Devices

    3-24 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device to the notebook. This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware to add the new device.
  • Page 65 3-25 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. The 15-pin D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the notebook display.
  • Page 66 3-26 This notebook provides a HDMI port (optional) for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

  • Page 67: Connecting The Communication Devices

    3-27 Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help.

  • Page 68: Safely Remove Hardware

    3-28 Safely Remove Hardware When any peripheral device is connected to the notebook, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. If you want to remove any of the devices, move the cursor to the device and click Stop.

  • Page 69: Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

  • Page 70: About Bios Setup

    About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. You want to reload the default BIOS settings.

  • Page 71: Control Keys

    Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one menu title. 1) Open the selected item to change setting options. 2) Bring up a sub-menu when available.

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Menu

    BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of system time and date. Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings, such as power consumption, USB/ PCI devices, of the notebook in order to achieve a better performance.

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Main Menu System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Month (Month) Date (Date) Year (Year) System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode.
  • Page 74 System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory.

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor’s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications.
  • Page 76 AHCI Mode (Advanced Host Controller Interface) (optional) Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. IGD Configuration This item allows you to configure the Internal Graphics Device.

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Security Menu Change Supervisor Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type a maximum of eight-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to abandon new password setting.
  • Page 78 4-10 The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Setup Always To clear a set Supervisor Password/ User Password, just press [Enter] under Change Supervisor Password/ Change User Password field when you are prompted to enter the password.

  • Page 79: Boot Menu

    4-11 Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

  • Page 80: Exit Menu

    4-12 Exit Menu Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility.

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