Aopen ax6f-awd User Manual
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Chapter 3
Award BIOS
This chapter tells how to configure the system parameters. You may update
your BIOS via AWARD Flash Utility.
your BIOS via AWARD Flash Utility.
Important: Because the BIOS code is the most
often changed part of the mainboard design, the
BIOS information contained in this chapter
(especially the Chipset Setup parameters) may be
a little different compared to the actual BIOS that
came with your mainboard.
often changed part of the mainboard design, the
BIOS information contained in this chapter
(especially the Chipset Setup parameters) may be
a little different compared to the actual BIOS that
came with your mainboard.
3.1
Entering the Award BIOS Setup Menu
The BIOS setup utility is a segment of codes/routines residing in the BIOS
Flash ROM. This routine allows you to configure the system parameters and
save the configuration into the 128 byte CMOS area, (normally in the RTC
chip or directly in the main chipset). To enter the BIOS Setup, press
during POST (Power-On Self Test). The BIOS Setup Main Menu appears as
follows.
Flash ROM. This routine allows you to configure the system parameters and
save the configuration into the 128 byte CMOS area, (normally in the RTC
chip or directly in the main chipset). To enter the BIOS Setup, press
during POST (Power-On Self Test). The BIOS Setup Main Menu appears as
follows.