5 advanced bios features, Virtualization, Amd k8 cool&quiet control – GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P User Manual

Page 47: Hard disk boot priority, First/second/third boot device, Password check

Advertising
background image

- 47 -

BIOS Setup

2-5

Advanced BIOS Features

Virtualization

Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent
partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.
(Default: Disabled)

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto

Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to
reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disabled

Disables this function.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up
or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus
key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when
finished.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a
device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP,
USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter
BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User
Password
item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup

A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System

A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup
program.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software

Advanced BIOS Features

Virtualization

[Disabled]

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

[Auto]

 Hard Disk Boot Priority

[Press Enter]

First Boot Device

[Floppy]

Second Boot Device

[Hard Disk]

Third Boot Device

[CDROM]

Password Check

[Setup]

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

[Disabled]

Away Mode

[Disabled]

Full Screen LOGO Show

[Enabled]

Init Display First

[PCI Slot]

: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level

Advertising