Hard Disk Boot Priority

CPU L1&L2 Cache (Enabled)

All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal 1 (LI) and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance Leave this item at the default value for better performance.

First-Second/Third Boot Device (Floppy/HardDisk CD ROM)

Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches for an operating system at start-up time.

Boot Other Device (Enabled)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second, and Third boot devices.

Security Option (Setup)

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.

Load Optimized Defaults Options

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate 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 CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability 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>.

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 confirmthepassword. 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. Message will confirm the password being disabled:

PASSWORD DISABLED

Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely 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 cannot modify any settings if Supervisor Password is enabled.

Save & Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the '"Exit Without Saving"

item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have made.

Using the Motherboard Software

Date: 2015-12-24; view: 945