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Notice!
The BIOS options in this manual are for reference only. Different
configurations may lead to difference in BIOS screen and BIOS screens in
manuals are usually the first BIOS version when the board is released and
may be different from your purchased motherboard. Users are welcome to
download the latest BIOS version form our official website.
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is
a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the
BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called
POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware
device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
these tasks are completed done it gives up control of the computer to operating system
(OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is
the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance as its
best.
3-1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and
<Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not
boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to
Press
<Del> to enter Setup
Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
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