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Chapter 3 ami bios setup utility, 1 starting, 2 navigation keys – Acnodes OPC 8190 User Manual

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CHAPTER 3

AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY



This chapter provides users with detailed description 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 Chipset and Power menus.

3.2 Navigation Keys

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 keys include , , , , keys, and
so on.

Note Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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 allows you to select setup fields.

F1

The key allows you to display the General
Help screen.