Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility; Starting; Navigation Keys - AXIOMTEK IFO2175-873 Series User Manual

This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system configuration
through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility.
3.1

Starting

To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2. After you press the <Delete> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and Power
menus.
3.2

Navigation Keys

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the
BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F2>, <F3>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
Note
Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
 Left/Right
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub-
 Up/Down
screen.
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
+− Plus/Minus
particular setup item.
Tab
The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.
F1 The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
F2 The <F2> key allows you to load previous value
F3 The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup.
F4
Press the <F4> key to save your changes.
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the
Setup. Press the
Esc
<Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your changes.
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
Enter
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup
sub- screens.
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