User's Manual
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Using the BIOS Setup Utility 
The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the 
system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it will operate correctly. You can use the BIOS Setup 
Utility to change your computer’s start-up configuration. For example, you can change your system's security routine. 
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility 
You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. When you see the message "Press 
Enter button to enter SETUP" display at the bottom of the screen, press the
 Enter
key
 . 
You will then see the following screen: 
Use your 
Line Up
 or 
Line Down
 hot keys to highlight "CMOS Setup Menu" and press the 
Enter
 key. The system will 
start the Setup Utility and display the main menu of the utility. 
CAUTION
 Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore 
the Setup Defaults by going to the Exit Menu and selecting "Load Optimal Defaults". 
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