Elitegroup PMI8M (V2.0) - Manual (Page 47)

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Using BIOS
Load Optimized Defaults Option
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appro-
priate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults.
Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place
demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the
components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or insta-
bility if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support
them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and
display that option, and then press <F7>.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropri-
ate items in the Setup Utility:
Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to
not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system
and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the
fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you
only want to install fail-safe defaults for a specific option, select and display that
option, and then press <F6>.
Set Supervisor/User Password
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the
screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed
now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be
asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password.
A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots or any
time you try to enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup.
Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use Supervisor
Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings.
Also you can use User Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup but
can not modify any setting if Supervisor Password is enabled.
Users please remain the factory BIOS default setting of “Load
optimized Defaults” when install Operation System onto your system.