SUPER MICRO Computer X6QTE+ - Manual (Page 59)

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
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Chapter 4
AMIBIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X6QT8/X6QTE+. The AMI
ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated using a fl oppy
disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMIBIOS
Setup Utility setup screens.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screens, hit the key while the system
is booting up.
(*Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMIBIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , ,
etc.)
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this user’s guide. The Main BIOS
setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options
that can be confi gured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue
can be confi gured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the
key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in
the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(*Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the
option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)
The AMIBIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys.
Most of the AMIBIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup
navigation process. These keys include , , , , arrow keys,
and etc. (*Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.)
How To Change the Confi guration Data
The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
at the appropriate time during system boot.
Starting the Setup Utility
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test.
As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of
the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup
screens. An AMIBIOS identifi cation string is displayed at the left bottom corner of
the screen, below the copyright message.
Warning!! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS
to prevent possible boot failure.