Entering Setup; Entering Bios Setup - MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Manual

Entering Setup

The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal condi-
tions. You may need to run the Setup program when:
■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and
requests you to run SETUP.
■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Important
• Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes
unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button
section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press <Enter> in
BIOS to load the default settings.)
• If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings, we recommend that you keep the
default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to
inappropriate BIOS configuration.

Entering BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST) pro-
cess. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter
BIOS:
Press <Del> to run BIOS setup, or <F11> to run boot menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS, restart
the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET button.
You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <De-
lete> keys.
MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the "GO-
2BIOS" tab on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen or press the physical "GO2BIOS" button
(optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next
boot.
Important
Please be sure to install the "MSI Fast Boot" utility before using it to enter the BIOS
setup.
BIOS Setup
Click "GO2BIOS" tab on
"MSI Fast Boot" utility
screen.
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