Chapter 4 Ami Bios Setup Utility; Starting; Navigation Keys - AXIOMTEK eBOX635-881-FL-i7-4770TE User Manual

The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed CMOS to save the
setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed
description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
4.1

Starting

To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2. After you press the <Del> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and
Chipset menus.
It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset's defaults. Both AMI
and your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best
performance and reliability.
4.2

Navigation Keys

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys
include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
Hot Keys
 Left/Right
 Up/Down
+ Plus/Minus
Tab
F1
F2
F3
F4
Esc
Enter
AMI BIOS Setup Utility
Description
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub-
screen.
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item.
The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.
The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit
Setup. Press the <F4> key to save your changes.
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit
the Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your
changes.
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for
a particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the
setup sub- screens.
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