Chapter 3 ami bios setup utility, 1 starting, 2 navigation ke ys – Acnodes PC 8177 User Manual
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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
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one scr een to another.
Hot Keys
Description
Left/Right
The Left and Right
Up/Down
The Up and Down
sub-screen.
+ Plus/Minus
The Plus and Minus
particular setup item.
Tab
The
F1
The
F2
The
F3
The
F4
The
setup. Press the
Esc
The
the setup. Press the
changes.
Enter
The
particular setup item. The
setup sub- screens.