Acnodes PC 8177 - Manual (Page 31)

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup Utility
The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built- in setup program to modify basic system
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information
whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about
how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
3.1 Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the key immediately.
2. After you press the key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and Chipset
menus.
It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset ’s defaults. Both AMI
and your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best
performance and reliability
3.2 Navigation Ke ys
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These k eys
include , , , , keys, and so on.
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one scr een to another.
Hot Keys Description
 Left/Right The Left and Right keys allow you to select a setup screen.
 Up/Down The Up and Down keys allow you to select a setup screen or
sub-screen.
+ Plus/Minus
The Plus and Minus keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item.
Tab The key allo ws you to select setup fields.
F1 The key allows you to display the general help screen.
F2 The key allows you to load previous values.
F3 The key allows you to load optimized defaults.
F4
The key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit
setup. Press the key to save your changes.
Esc
The key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit
the setup. Press the key to exit the setup without saving your
changes.
Enter
The key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
particular setup item. The key can also allow you to display the
setup sub- screens.