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5 Configuring the BIOS
This chapter documents the setup parameters of the system’s basic input/output system
(BIOS).
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 42
Standard CMOS Setup....................................................................................................... 43
Advanced CMOS Setup..................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Chipset Setup .................................................................................................... 48
Power Management Setup.................................................................................................. 52
PCI/Plug and Play Setup.................................................................................................... 55
Peripheral Setup ................................................................................................................ 57
Auto-Detect Hard Disks..................................................................................................... 59
Change Supervisor Password ............................................................................................. 59
Change User Password....................................................................................................... 59
Change Language Setting .................................................................................................. 59
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ......................................................................... 59
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings........................................................................ 60
Save Settings and Exit ....................................................................................................... 60
Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................................... 60
Updating the System BIOS ................................................................................................ 60