5-3 BIOS Setting
This chapter introduces how to change the system settings through BIOS settings.
Pleaserefertothischapterfordetails.
The chapter contains the following:
Main(System Information)
Advanced(Advanced BIOS Features)
Chipset(Chipset Settings)
Security(Security Settings)
Boot(Startup Settings)
C.Oclock(OverClock Settings)
Save & Exit(Exit Settings)
5-3-1 Enter BIOS Main Menu
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system
in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the
Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,saving system parameters and
loading operating system, etc.
When computer startup, and then enter the boot self test (POST) program, if there
are any errors will be shown the following information:
Press DEL to enter Setup
(Press the <DEL> key to enter BIOS Setup)
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If the boot self test (POST) program information is disappeared
before you respond,you can turn it off and then turn on,or press
the Reset button on the chassis to restart your computer, can
alsopress<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>torestartthecomputer.
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Since the BIOS version of the motherboard is constantly
upgrading, the BIOS description is only for reference.
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