Load Optimized Defaults; Bios Setting Password - MSI PM8M2-V Series Manual

MS-7071 M-ATX Mainboard

Load Optimized Defaults

The option on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to
the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set
by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the
mainboard.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

BIOS Setting Password

When you select this functions, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The
password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password
and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not
enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be
disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can
enter Setup without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you
try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any
part of your system configuration.
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