Chapter 4: Ami Bios Setup; How And When To Use Bios Setup - Winmate ID31 User Manual

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CHAPTER 4: AMI BIOS SETUP

Your computer comes with a hardware configuration program which called BIOS
Setup that allows you to view and set up the system parameters.
The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) is a layer of the software called 'firmware'
which translates instructions from software (such as the operating system) into
instructions that allow the computer hardware to understand the software programs.
The BIOS settings also identify installed devices and establish many special features.

4.1 How and When to Use BIOS Setup

To enter the BIOS setup, you need to connect an external USB keyboard, press Del
key when the prompt appears on the screen during start up. The prompt screen
shows only few seconds so need press Del key quickly.
IMPORTANT:
Updated BIOS version may be published after the manual released.
Check the latest version of BIOS on the website.
You may need to run BIOS setup utility for reasons listed below:
1. Error message on screen indicates to check BIOS setup
2. Restoring the factory default settings
3. Modifying the specific hardware specifications
4. Necessity to optimize specifications
BIOS Navigation Keys
The following keys are enabled during POST:
Key Function
Del Enters the BIOS setup menu.
Display the boot menu. Lists all bootable devices that are connected
F7 to the system. With cursor ↑and cursor ↓and by pressing <ENTER>,
select the device used for the boot.
Pressing the [Pause] key stops the POST. Press any other key to
Pause
resume the POST.
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