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Chapter 2 bios setup, English – Intel GA-G1975X User Manual

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BIOS Setup

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English

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-
tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press .

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

CONTROL KEYS

< > < > <

> < > Move to select item

Select Item

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

Item Help

Select Language

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup
Menu

Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table

Load the Optimized Defaults

Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility

System Information

Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.