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Chapter 2
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters, loading the operating system etc. The BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that
allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the
power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the
configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <DEL> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
• BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter any problems when using the current
BIOS version, it is recommended that you don't flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the Exit section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
<f><g>
<h><i>
<+>
<->
<Enter>
<Esc>
<F1>
<F3>
<F9>
<F10>
BIOS Setup
Move the selection bar to select the screen
Move the selection bar to select an item
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Execute command or enter the submenu
Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
Show descriptions of general help
Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
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