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2.2
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:
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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:
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Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
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Press the reset button on the system chassis.
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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 you always
shut down the system properly from the operating system.
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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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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not
exactly match what you see on your screen.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to
control the BIOS setup program.
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to
ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under
the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.
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 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
Chapter 2: BIOS information
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