Chapter 3. Bios Setup - MSI K8N Diamond User Manual

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

This chapter provides 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:
² An error message appears on the screen during the sys-
tem booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for customized
features.
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under c ontinuous update for better s y s tem performanc e.
Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest
BIOS and should be held for reference only.
2. While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line ap-
pearing after the memory counting. It is usually in the format:
example: W7100MS V1.0 111803
where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R)
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th - 7th digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
111803 refers to the date this BIOS is released.
BIOS Setup
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