Using the System Setup Program
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The system employs the latest AMI Core BIOS, which is stored in Flash
memory. The Flash memory supports the plug-and-play specification, and
contains a BIOS Setup program, the Power On Self Test (POST) routine, and
the PCI auto-configuration utility.
This system board supports system BIOS shadowing enabling the BIOS to
execute from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM.
Use the Setup Utility to configure items such as:
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Hard drives and peripherals
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Memory sizing and configuration
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Password protection from unauthorized use
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Protocol and feature enabling/disabling
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Power Management features
This Setup utility should be executed under the following conditions:
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When changing the system configuration
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When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted to make changes to the Setup utility
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When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts
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When changing the password or making other changes to the security
setup
NOTE:
Only items in brackets [ ] can be modified. Items that are not in brackets are
display only.
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