MSI Z87-G45 GAMING - Manual (Page 64)

Chapter 3
3-2 BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS Setup 3-2 BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when:
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and
requests you to run SETUP.
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Important
Please load the default settings to restore the optimal system performance and
stability if the system becomes unstable after changing BIOS settings. Select the
"Restore Defaults" and press in BIOS to load the default settings.
Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the system becomes
unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button
section to clear the CMOS data, select the "Restore Defaults" and press in
BIOS to load the default settings.)
If you are unfamiliar with the BIOS settings, we recommend that you keep the
default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting due to
inappropriate BIOS configuration.
Entering BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, please key to enter
BIOS:
Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu
If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS,
restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and
keys.
MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the
“GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen or press the physical “GO2BIOS"
button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup
directly at next boot.
Click "GO2BIOS" tab on
"MSI Fast Boot" utility
screen.
Important
Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS
setup.
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