Bios Setup - MSI MS-7235 User Manual

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BIOS Setup

This chapter provides basic information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum
use. You may need to run the Setup program when:
* An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run BIOS SETUP.
* You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Important
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system
performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference
only.
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th refers to the Chipset vender as A = ATi, I = Intel, V = VIA, N = Nvidia, U = ULi.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
091505 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears
on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and
On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete>
keys.
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys (
on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can be launched
from this field. You can use control keys (
to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move
from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press
<Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing
<F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc>
to exit the Help screen.
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Press DEL to enter SETUP
) to highlight the field and press <Enter>
) to select the item. The