■ chapter 2 bios setup and security feature
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Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST
(Power-On Self Test), press Del key quickly to activate the AMI
BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: You may need to press Del key fairly quickly. Once the system begins to load
Windows, you may have to retry by cycle-power on again
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen
When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS.
It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.
BIOS Action Keys
Function Key
Command Description
ESC Exit
Leaves a sub-menu to return to the
previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup
while saving changes.
F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen
F10 Save and Exit
Saves changes and reboots the
computer.
<Tab> Select a field Selects the next field.
↑ Select an item Selects the next upper item.
↓ Select an item Selects the next lower item.
- Lower value Selects the next value within a field.
+ Higher value Selects the next value within a field.