Bios Setup Program - Asus P8B75-M/CSM User Manual

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BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from
a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
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not exactly match what you see on your screen.
motherboard.
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details.
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on
how to erase the RTC RAM.
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