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Using bios, Resetting the default cmos values – Elitegroup A960M-M2 (V1.0) User Manual

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Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor-
mation.

Some options (marked with a triangle

f

f

f

f

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS
Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear
CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default
Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also
trigger this message.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date

[Tue 11/29/2011]

System Time

[18:13:45]

Choose the system default
language

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Version 2.11.1210. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc.

Main

Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

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mn

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enter/Dbl Click : Select