A960m-m3 user manual, Chapter 3, Using bios – Elitegroup A960M-M3 (V1.0) User Manual

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Chapter 3

A960M-M3 USER MANUAL

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa-
tion.

Some options (marked with a

triangle f

f

f

f

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings
Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data
at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset
the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may
also trigger this message.

Set the date. Use Tab to
Switch between Data eletments.

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

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

Main

Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Exit

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

+/- : Change Opt.

lk

mn

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information

System Date

[Sat

03

/10/2012]

System Time

[00:06:22]

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