Configuring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are
also provided.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and
software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain
optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1.
Power on the computer.
2.
Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at
the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Pressing
Del
takes you to the American Megatrend BIOS CMOS
Setup Utility.
Note:
It is
strongly
recommended that you do not change the default
BIOS settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions
and two exit choices. Use the
Page Up
and
Page Down
keys to scroll
through the options or press
Enter
to display the associated submenu.