Chapter 4 Ami Bios Setup - SOLTEK SL-B5A-FG Manual

SL-B5A-FG / B5A-FGR

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup

BIOS performs the following functions:
1. Initializing and testing hardware in your computer (a process called
"POST", for Power On Self Test).
2. Loading and running your operating system.
3. Helping your operating system and application programs manage
your PC hardware by means of a set of routines called BIOS Run-
Time Service.
This Chapter includes the following topics :
4-1 About BIOS Setup ..................................................................
4-2 To Run BIOS Setup . ...............................................................
4-3 About CMOS............................................................................
4-4 The POST ( Power On Self Test )....................................... 4 9
4-5 To Update BIOS ......................................................................
4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility . ................................ 5 1
4-6.1 CMOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 51
4-6.2 Standard BIOS Features ............................................................. 53
4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................ 54
4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................ 69
4-6.5 PCI/PNP Resource Management ............................................... 73
4-6.6 Boot Configuration Features ...................................................... 74
4-6.7. Boot Security Features ............................................................... 77
4-6.8 Save Changes and Exit ................................................................ 80
4-6.9 Discard Changes and Exit .......................................................... 80
4-6.10 Load Optimal Defaults .............................................................. 81
4-6.11 Discard Changes ........................................................................ 81
Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further
notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS
by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw
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