Chapter 3. Bios Setup - MSI K8MM3 Series 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 system boot 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 on tinuous update for better s y s tem per formanc 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 count. It is usually in the format:
example: W7181VMS V2.0 010306
where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R)
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to VIA chipset.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer, MS = all standard customers.
V2.0 refers to the BIOS version.
010306 refers to the date this BIOS is released.
BIOS Setup
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