Award bios setup utility, Standard cmos setup, Chapter 3 - award bios setup utility – Microsoft G7VP2 User Manual

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Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care

of the basic level of communication between the processor and

peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various

advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains

the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on

your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test,

the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system

or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by

pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Setup” and press

<Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS
LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

Esc
F10

: Quit
: Save & Exit Setup

↑↓→←

(Shift) F2

: Select Item
: Change Color

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

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