Entering The Bios Setup; Quickly Enter The Bios - Asus P1801 Series User Manual

Entering the BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for
system startup in the PC.
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal
performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run
the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

Quickly enter the BIOS

Windows 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed these three ways for you to quickly access
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the BIOS:
• When your ASUS All-in-One PC is off, press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to
access the BIOS directly.
• Press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to shut down your ASUS All-in-One
PC, then press the power button again to turn your ASUS All-in-One PC back on, and press
<F2> during POST.
• When your ASUS All-in-One PC is off, disconnect the power cord from your ASUS All-in-One
PC's power connector. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on
your ASUS All-in-One PC. Press <F2> during POST.
NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when
you turn on your PC.
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