Load Optimized Defaults; Bios Setting Password - MSI MS-7173 User Manual

BIOS Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer
specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
W hen you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

BIOS Setting Password

W hen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to 8 characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will
be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without
entering any password.
W hen a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try
to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your
system configuration.
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