Chapter 3 - Award Bios Setup Utility; The Basic Input/Output System; Standard Cmos Features - DFI PE11-TC User Manual

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care
of the basic level of communication between the processor and
peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various
advanced features found in this mainboard. This chapter explains the
Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.
After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the
screen and the memory count begins. After the memor y test, the
following message will appear on the screen:
If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or
press the "Reset" button. You may also restart the system by
pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
Frequency/Voltage Control
Esc : Quit
: Save & Exit Setup
F10
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features
Use the arrow keys to highlight "Standard CMOS Features" and
press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will
appear.
Award BIOS Setup Utility
Press DEL to enter setup
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
↑↓→←
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
: Select Item
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