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3.3
BIOS setup program
A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by
pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system
off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options
using the navigation keys.
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults
item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details.
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If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details.
3.3.1
BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
ESATA
Storage Configuration
System Information
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Submenu items
3.3.2
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
For changing the basic system configuration
Main
For changing the overclocking settings
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
For changing the advanced system settings
Power
For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration
Boot
For changing the system boot configuration
Tools
For configuring options for special functions
Exit
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Configuration fields
Menu bar
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure the System
Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
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