33 AIMB-279 User Manual
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation
3.2.1 Main Menu
Press <Del> to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main Menu will appear
on the screen. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.
Figure 3.1
The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in
blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.
Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-
pany it.
System Time / System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight the System Time
or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values via the keyboard.
Press the <Tab> or <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be
entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.