Enter bios setup, Main menu – Foxconn ELA User Manual

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Enter bIoS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,
when the message "

Press TAb to show PoST screen, DEL to enter SETUP" appears at the

bottom of the screen, you can press ~~key to enter Setup.~~

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press to go to the sub-menu.
Each item in the main menu is explained below:

► System Information

It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus
system date, time and Floppy drive. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.

► Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings.

► Advanced Chipset Features

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance
can be optimized.

► Integrated Peripherals

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O
devices such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc.

► Power Management Setup

All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu.

► System Information

► Gladiator BIOS

► Advanced BIOS Features

► PC Health Status

► Advanced Chipset Features

► BIOS Security Features

► Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimal Defaults

► Power Management Setup

Save Changes and Exit

► PnP/PCI Configuration

Discard Changes and Exit

↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F9:Optimized Defaults

Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...

► System Information

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we
shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.