Load Fail-Safe Defaults; Load Optimized Defaults; Set Password; Save & Exit Setup - Abit GD8 User Manual

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CPU Shutdown Temperature:
This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system
overheats.
CPU Warning Temperature:
This item selects the CPU's warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU's
temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound.
NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting these system health conditions. If
you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs,
you must install the "Hardware Doctor" utility. This utility is included in the "Driver & Utility CD" that
came packed with this motherboard.
All Voltages, Fans Speed and Thermal Monitoring:
These unchangeable items list the current status of the CPU and environment temperatures, fan speeds,
and system power voltage.
NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O
address from 294H to 297H. If you have a network adapter, sound card or other add-on cards that might
use those I/O addresses, please adjust your add-on card I/O address to avoid using these addresses.

3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

3-10. Load Optimized Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system
operations.

3-11. Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.
3-12. Save & Exit Setup
This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.

3-13. Exit Without Saving

This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change.
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