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The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS
settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the
optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default
values set by the BIOS vendor for the stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
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8Standard CMOS Features
8Advanced BIOS Features
8Advanced Chipset Features
8Integrated Peripherals
8Power Management Setup
8PnP/PCI Configurations
8PC Health Status
8Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
↑ ↓ → ← ↑ ↓ → ←
↑ ↓ → ← ↑ ↓ → ←
↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N