Foxconn D42S 3.0 User manual - Page 25

3 CAUTION 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 to enter Setup, to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press key to enter SETUP. ! 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. 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 submenu. Each item in the main menu is explained below: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ►Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimal Defaults ► Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup ► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults Configure Time and Date. Display System Information... v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, system date and time. They all can be seen or set up through this menu. ► Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. ► 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 18