Chapter 4, Boot, Security – DFI CD9A3 series User Manual

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup

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Chapter 4

Setup Prompt Timeout

Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF)

denotes indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default,

the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad

is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the

arrow keys.

Quiet Boot

Enables or disables the quiet boot function.

Option ROM Messages

Set display mode for option ROM.

Boot Option #1

Set the system boot order.

Hard Driver BBS Priorities

Set the order of the legacy devices in this group.

Boot

Number of seconds to
wait for setup activation
key.
65535(0xFFFF) means
indefi nite waiting.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Confi guration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State

Quiet Boot

CSM16 Module Version

Option ROM Messages

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1

Hard Driver BBS Priorities

Save & Exit

Chipset

Advanced

Security

Main

Boot



Select Screen



Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous

Values

F3: Optimized

Defaults

F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit

1

[On]

[Disabled]

07.65

[Force BIOS]

[SATA SM: GLS85LS1....]

Security

Administrator Password

Sets the administrator password.

User Password

Sets the user password.

Set Administrator
Password.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is only
asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20

Administrator Password

User Password

HDD Security Confi guration

Save & Exit

Chipset

Advanced

Main

Boot

Security



Select Screen



Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous

Values

F3: Optimized

Defaults

F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit

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