Bios settings - Detailed instructions in pictures. How to configure the BIOS to make your PC boot even faster. Advanced section - Additional settings
Hello. This article is about the BIOS setup utility, which allows the user to change basic system settings. Settings are stored in non-volatile memory CMOS and are saved when the computer is turned off.
ENTERING THE SETUP PROGRAM
To enter the BIOS setup utility, turn on the computer and immediately press the . To change additional BIOS settings, press the combination “Ctrl+F1” in the BIOS menu. The BIOS advanced settings menu will open.
CONTROL KEYS
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Go to the item on the right
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Increase numeric value settings or select another value from the list
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Decrease the numerical value of the setting or select another value from the list
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Main menu
A description of the selected setting appears at the bottom of the screen.
Settings Summary Page / Settings Pages
When you press the F1 key, a window appears with a brief hint about possible options settings and assignments of the corresponding keys. To close the window, click
Main menu (using the example of BIOS E2 version)
When entering the BIOS setup menu ( Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility) opens the main menu (Fig. 1), in which you can select any of eight settings pages and two options for exiting the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the desired item. To enter the submenu, press
Fig.1: Main menu
If you can't find the setting you need, press "Ctrl+F1" and look for it in the BIOS advanced settings menu.
Standard CMOS Features
This page contains all standard settings BIOS.
Advanced BIOS Features
This page contains additional Award settings BIOS.
Integrated Peripherals
This page configures all built-in peripheral devices.
Power Management Setup
This page allows you to configure energy saving modes.
PnP/PCI Configurations (Configuring PnP and PCI resources)
This page allows you to configure resources for devices
PCI and PnP ISA PC Health Status (Computer health monitoring)
This page displays the measured values of temperature, voltage and fan speed.
Frequency/Voltage Control
On this page you can change the clock frequency and processor frequency multiplier.
For achievement maximum performance set the “Top Performance” item to “Enabled”.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Secure default settings ensure system functionality.
Load Optimized Defaults
The default optimized settings provide optimal system performance.
Set Supervisor password
On this page you can set, change or remove your password. This option allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS settings, or only to the BIOS settings.
Set User password
On this page you can set, change or remove a password that allows you to restrict access to the system.
Save & Exit Setup
Saving settings in CMOS and exiting the program.
Exit Without Saving
Cancels all changes made and exits the setup program.
Standard CMOS Features
Fig.2: Standard BIOS settings
Date
Date format:<день недели>, <месяц>, <число>, <год>.
Day of the week - the day of the week is determined by the BIOS based on the entered date; it cannot be changed directly.
Month - the name of the month, from January to December.
Number - day of the month, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum number of days in the month).
Year - year, from 1999 to 2098.
Time
Time format:<часы> <минуты> <секунды>. Time is entered in 24-hour format, for example, 1 o'clock in the afternoon is written as 13:00:00.
IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave (IDE Disk Drives)
This section defines the parameters of the disk drives installed in the computer (from C to F). There are two options for setting parameters: automatically and manually. When manually defining the drive parameters, the user specifies, and in automatic mode parameters are determined by the system. Please note that the information you enter must match your drive type.
If you enter incorrect information, the disk will not work properly. If you select the User Type option, you will need to fill out the items below. Enter data using the keyboard and press
CYLS - Number of cylinders
HEADS - Number of heads
PRECOMP - Precompensation when recording
LANDZONE - Head parking zone
SECTORS - Number of sectors
If one of hard drives not installed, select NONE and press
Drive A / Drive B (Floppy drives)
This section specifies the types of floppy drives A and B installed in the computer. -
None - Floppy drive is not installed
360K, 5.25 in.
Standard 5.25-inch PC-type floppy drive with 360 KB capacity
1.2M, 5.25in.
5.25" high-density AT floppy drive with 1.2 MB capacity
(3.5-inch drive if mode 3 support is enabled).
720K, 3.5 in.
3.5-inch floppy drive with double-sided recording; capacity 720 KB
1.44M, 3.5in.
3.5-inch floppy drive with double-sided recording; capacity 1.44 MB
2.88M, 3.5in.
3.5-inch floppy drive with double-sided recording; capacity 2.88 MB.
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disabled Regular floppy drive. (Default setting)
Drive A Floppy drive A supports mode 3.
Drive B Floppy drive B supports mode 3.
Both floppy drives A and B support mode 3.
Halt on
This setting determines which errors will stop the system boot when detected.
NO Errors The system will continue to boot despite any errors. Error messages are displayed on the screen.
This item displays the memory sizes determined by the BIOS during system self-test. You cannot change these values manually.
Base Memory ( Basic memory)
During the automatic self-test, the BIOS determines the amount of base (or regular) memory installed in the system.
If on system board If memory with a capacity of 512 KB is installed, the value 512 K is displayed on the screen, but if memory with a capacity of 640 KB or more is installed on the motherboard, the value 640 K is displayed.
Extended Memory
During the automatic self-test, the BIOS determines the size of extended memory installed on the system. Extended memory is RAM with addresses above 1 MB in the CPU's addressing system.
Advanced BIOS Features
Fig.Z: Additional BIOS settings
First / Second / Third Boot Device
(First/second/third boot device)
Floppy Loading from a floppy disk.
LS120 Boot from LS120 drive.
HDD-0-3 Boot from hard disk 0 to 3.
SCSI Boot from a SCSI device. Boot from a ZIP drive.
USB-FDD Boot from a USB floppy drive.
USB-ZIP Boot from a USB ZIP device.
USB-CDROM Boot from a USB CD-ROM.
USB-HDD Boot from a USB hard drive.
LAN Download via local network.
Boot Up Floppy Seek (Detecting the type of floppy drive at boot)
During the system self-test, the BIOS determines whether the floppy drive is 40-track or 80-track. The 360 KB drive is a 40-track drive, while the 720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44 MB drives are 80-track.
Enabled BIOS determines the drive type - 40- or 80-track. Keep in mind that the BIOS does not differentiate between 720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44 MB drives because they are all 80-track drives.
Disabled BIOS will not detect the drive type. When installing a 360 KB drive, no message is displayed on the screen. (Default setting)
Password Check
System If you do not enter the correct password when prompted by the system, the computer will not boot and access to the settings pages will be denied.
Setup If you do not enter the correct password when prompted by the system, the computer will boot, but access to the settings pages will be denied. (Default setting)
CPU Hyper-Threading
Disabled Mode Hyper Threading disabled.
Enabled Hyper Threading mode is enabled. Please note that this feature is only implemented if the operating system supports a multiprocessor configuration. (Default setting)
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
This option allows you to set the error control mode in random access memory, if ECC type memory is used.
ECC ECC mode is enabled.
Non-ECC ECC mode is not used. (Default setting)
Init Display First (The order in which video adapters are activated)
AGP Activate the AGP video adapter first. (Default setting)
PCI Activate the PCI video adapter first.
Integrated Peripherals
Figure 4: Embedded peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE (Built-in controller 1 channel IDE)
Enabled Built-in 1 channel IDE controller is enabled. (Default setting)
Disabled The built-in IDE channel 1 controller is disabled.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE (Built-in controller 2 channels IDE)
Enabled Built-in 2 channel IDE controller is enabled. (Default setting)
Disabled The built-in IDE channel 2 controller is disabled.
IDE1 Conductor Cable (Type of cable connected to IDE1)
ATA66/100 A cable of type ATA66/100 is connected to IDE1. (Make sure your IDE device and the cable support ATA66/100 mode.)
ATAZZ A cable of type ATAZZ is connected to IDE1. (Make sure your IDE device and cable support ATAZZ mode.)
IDE2 Conductor Cable (Type of cable connected to ШЭ2)
Auto Automatically detected by BIOS. (Default setting)
ATA66/100/133 A cable of type ATA66/100 is connected to IDE2. (Make sure your IDE device and cable support ATA66/100 mode.)
ATAZZ A cable of type ATAZZ is connected to IDE2. (Make sure your IDE device and cable support ATAZZ mode.)
USB Controller
If you are not using the built-in USB controller, disable this option here.
Enabled The USB controller is enabled. (Default setting)
Disabled The USB controller is disabled.
USB Keyboard Support
When connecting a USB keyboard, set this item to “Enabled”.
Enabled USB keyboard support is enabled.
Disabled USB keyboard support is disabled. (Default setting)
USB Mouse Support USB mice)
When connecting a USB mouse, set this item to “Enabled”.
Enabled USB mouse support is enabled.
Disabled USB mouse support is disabled. (Default setting)
AC97 Audio (AC'97 Audio Controller)
Auto Built-in audio controller AC'97 is enabled. (Default setting)
Disabled Built-in audio controller AC'97 is disabled.
Onboard H/W LAN (Built-in network controller)
Enable The built-in network controller is enabled. (Default setting)
Disable The built-in network controller is disabled.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Using the embedded network controller ROM to boot the system.
Enable The function is enabled.
Disable The function is disabled. (Default setting)
Onboard Serial Port 1 serial port 1)
Auto BIOS sets port 1 address automatically.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable the built-in serial port 1 by assigning it the address 3F8.(Default setting)
2F8/IRQ3 Enable the built-in serial port 1 by assigning it the address 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable built-in serial port 1, assigning it the address ZE8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable built-in serial port 1, assigning it the address 2E8.
Disabled Disable the built-in serial port 1.
Onboard Serial Port 2
Auto BIOS sets port 2 address automatically.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable the built-in serial port 2 by assigning it the address 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable the built-in serial port 2 by assigning it the address 2F8. (Default setting)
3E8/IRQ4 Enable the built-in serial port 2, assigning it the address ZE8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable built-in serial port 2, assigning it the address 2E8.
Disabled Disable the built-in serial port 2.
Onboard Parallel port
378/IRQ7 Enable the built-in LPT port by assigning it address 378 and assigning the IRQ7 interrupt. (Default setting)
278/IRQ5 Enable the built-in LPT port by assigning it address 278 and assigning the IRQ5 interrupt.
Disabled Disable the built-in LPT port.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable the built-in LPT port by assigning it the DS address and assigning the IRQ7 interrupt.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP Parallel port works as usual. (Default setting)
EPP Parallel port operates in Enhanced Parallel Port mode.
ECP Parallel port operates in Extended Capabilities Port mode.
ECP + EPP The parallel port operates in ECP and EPP modes.
ECP Mode Use DMA
3 ECP mode uses DMA channel 3. (Default setting)
1 ECP mode uses DMA channel 1.
Game Port Address
201 Set the game port address to 201. (Default setting)
209 Set the game port address to 209.
Disabled Disable the function.
Midi Port Address
290 Set the MIDI port address to 290.
300 Set the MIDI port address to 300.
330 Set the MIDI port address to 330. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable the function.
Midi Port IRQ (MIDI Port Interrupt)
5 Assign IRQ 5 to the MIDI port.
10 Assign IRQ 10 to the MIDI port. (Default setting)
Power Management Setup
Figure 5: Power Management Settings
ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS) Set S1 standby mode. (Default setting)
S3(STR) Set S3 standby mode.
Power LED in SI state
Blinking In standby mode (S1), the power indicator blinks. (Default setting)
Dual/OFF In standby mode (S1):
a.
If a single-color indicator is used, it goes out in S1 mode.
b. If a two-color indicator is used, it changes color in S1 mode. Soft-offby PWR BTTN (
Soft shutdown
computer)
Instant-off When you press the power button, the computer turns off immediately. (Default setting)
Delay 4 Sec.
To turn off the computer, hold down the power button for 4 seconds. When you press the button briefly, the system goes into standby mode.
PME Event Wake Up
Disabled The PME event wake-up function is disabled.
ModemRingOn
Disabled The modem/LAN wake-up feature is disabled.
Enabled The function is enabled. (Default setting) Resume by Alarm In the Resume by Alarm item, you can set the date and time the computer turns on.
Enabled The function of turning on the computer
specified time
included.
If the feature is enabled, set the following values:
Date (of Month) Alarm: Day of the month, 1-31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Time (hh: mm: cc): (0-23): (0-59): (0-59) Power On By Mouse Disabled The function is disabled. (Default setting)
Double Click Wake up the computer when
double click
Date (of Month) Alarm: Day of the month, 1-31
mice.
Power On By Keyboard
Enter Enter a password (1 to 5 alphanumeric characters) and press Enter.
AC Back Function (Computer behavior after a temporary power failure)
Memory When power is restored, the computer returns to the state it was in before the power was lost.
Soft-Off The computer remains off after power is turned on. (Default setting)
Full-On After power is restored, the computer turns on.
PnP/PCI Configurations
Fig.6: Configuring PnP/PCI devices
PCI l/PCI5 IRQ Assignment
Auto Automatic interrupt assignment for PCI 1/5 devices. (Default setting)
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 Assignment for PCI 1/5 devices IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15.
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
Auto Automatically assigns an interrupt to the PCI 2 device. (Default setting)
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 Assignment for PCI 2 device IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15.
ROZ IRQ Assignment (Interrupt assignment for PCI 3)
Auto Automatically assigns an interrupt to the PCI 3 device. (Default setting)
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 Assignment for PCI 3 device IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15.
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
Auto Automatically assigns an interrupt to the PCI 4 device. (Default setting)
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 Assignment for PCI 4 device IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15.
PC Health Status
Fig.7: Computer status monitoring
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
If the computer case has not been opened, “Case Opened” will display “No.” If the case has been opened, “Case Opened” will display “Yes.”
To reset the sensor readings, set the “Reset Case Open Status” item to “Enabled” and exit the BIOS saving the settings. The computer will restart.
Current Voltage (V) Vcore / VCC18 / +3.3 V / +5V / +12V (Current system voltage values)
This item displays the automatically measured main voltages in the system.
Current CPU Temperature
This item displays the measured processor temperature.
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) ( Current frequency fan rotation)
This item displays the measured rotation speed of the processor and case fans.
CPU Warning Temperature
Disabled The processor temperature is not monitored. (Default setting)
60°C / 140°F A warning is issued when the temperature exceeds 60°C.
70°C / 158°F A warning is issued when the temperature exceeds 70°C.
80°C / 176°F A warning is issued when the temperature exceeds 80°C.
90°C / 194°F A warning is issued when the temperature exceeds 90°C.
CPU FAN Fail Warning
Date (of Month) Alarm: Day of the month, 1-31
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Date (of Month) Alarm: Day of the month, 1-31
Enabled When the fan stops, a warning is issued.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Fig.8: Frequency/voltage adjustment
CPU Clock Ratio
If the processor frequency multiplier is fixed, this option is not available in the menu. - 10X - 24X The value is set depending on the processor clock frequency.
CPU Host Clock Control
Note: If the system hangs before loading the BIOS setup utility, wait 20 seconds. After this time, the system will reboot. When rebooting, the processor base frequency will be set to the default value.
Disabled Disable the function. (Default setting)
Enabled Enable the processor base frequency control function.
CPU Host Frequency
100MHz - 355MHz Set the base processor frequency value from 100 to 355 MHz.
PCI/AGP Fixed
To adjust AGP/PCI clock frequencies, select 33/66, 38/76, 43/86 or Disabled.
Host/DRAM Clock Ratio
Attention! If the value in this item is set incorrectly, the computer will not be able to boot. In this case, you should reset the BIOS settings.
2.0 Memory frequency = Base frequency X 2.0.
2.66 Memory frequency = Base frequency X 2.66.
Auto The frequency is set according to the SPD data of the memory module. (Default value)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
The value is determined by the base frequency of the processor.
PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz)
Frequencies are set depending on the value of the CPU Host Frequency or PCI/AGP Divider option.
CPU Voltage Control
The processor supply voltage can be increased by 5.0% to 10.0%. (Default: nominal)
DIMM OverVoltage Control
Normal The memory supply voltage is equal to the nominal voltage. (Default value)
+0.1V Memory supply voltage increased by 0.1 V.
+0.2V Memory supply voltage increased by 0.2 V.
+0.3V Memory supply voltage increased by 0.3 V.
Only for experienced users! Incorrect installation may damage your computer!
AGP OverVoltage Control
Normal The video adapter's supply voltage is equal to the nominal voltage. (Default value)
+0.1V The video adapter supply voltage is increased by 0.1 V.
+0.2V The video adapter supply voltage is increased by 0.2 V.
+0.3V The video adapter supply voltage is increased by 0.3 V.
For advanced users only! Incorrect installation may damage your computer!
Top Performance
Fig.9: Maximum performance
Top Performance
To achieve the best system performance, set the “Top Performance” item to “Enabled”.
Date (of Month) Alarm: Day of the month, 1-31
Enabled Maximum performance mode.
Enabling Maximum Performance mode increases the speed of your hardware components. System operation in this mode is influenced by both hardware and software configurations. For example, the same hardware configuration may work well under Windows NT, but not work under Windows XP. Therefore, if there are problems with the reliability or stability of the system, we recommend disabling this option.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fig.10: Installation secure settings default
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Safe default settings are system parameter values that are the most secure from the point of view of system performance, but provide minimal performance.
Load Optimized Defaults
When you select this menu item, standard settings are loaded BIOS settings and chipset automatically detected by the system.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Fig.12: Setting a password
When you select this menu item, a password prompt will appear in the center of the screen.
Enter a password of no more than 8 characters and press
To cancel your password, when prompted to enter New Password click
The BIOS settings menu allows you to set two different passwords: the administrator password (SUPERVISOR PASSWORD) and the user password (USER PASSWORD). If no passwords are set, any user can access BIOS settings. When setting a password, you must enter the administrator password to access all BIOS settings, and the user password to access only basic settings.
If you select the “System” option in the BIOS advanced settings menu in the “Password Check” item, the system will prompt you for a password every time you boot the computer or try to enter the BIOS settings menu.
If you select “Setup” in the BIOS advanced settings menu under “Password Check”, the system will only ask for a password when you try to enter the BIOS settings menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Fig.13: Saving settings and exit
To save your changes and exit the settings menu, press “Y”. To return to the settings menu, press “N”.
Exit Without Saving
Fig. 14: Exit without saving changes
To exit the BIOS settings menu without saving the changes made, press “Y”. To return to the BIOS settings menu, press "N".
Although the tasks performed by BIOS are the same regardless of their manufacturer and BIOS version, there are still differences between versions. The most important of them is the interface.
2.1. Modern bios versions
Let's start, naturally, with the manufacturers.
ManufacturersBIOS
Currently, two companies are developing BIOS for personal computers.
First of all, this is Award Software, Inc. BIOS developed by this company (AWARD BIOS) is installed on the vast majority of personal computers.
Occasionally there are BIOS developed by American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS of this company (AMIBIOS) in the recent past (at the time of 386 processors) were installed on almost all computers, but they were gradually replaced by BIOS produced by Award Software, Inc.
Some time ago, another company developing BIOS for personal computers, Phoenix, was actively present on the market. BIOS from this company can still be found on not very new computers. Its main drawback is the almost complete absence of user settings, and as a consequence: the inability to optimize the system for yourself. Currently, after the acquisition of Award Software, Inc., the Phoenix brand is present only in the market of multiprocessor servers and workstations.
All versions of BIOS for personal computers are released under the Award Software, Inc. brand.
Note.
Still, there is one motherboard manufacturer,still usingBIOSstampsPhoenix - ThisfirmIntel. Alas, as before, the number of settings is minimal. In addition, to gain access tomost of them need to rearrange the specsred jumper (jumper).
2.2. Booting the computer and calling bios Setup
Let's take a closer look at what happens when you turn on the computer's power.
Loading order
First of all, the installed video card (video adapter) is initialized and checked. Information appears on the monitor screen about its type, the amount of installed video memory, and possibly some other parameters.
Note.
Due to the inertia of modern digital monitorsit is often impossible to see this picture: it isscratches faster than the monitor can completeswitch to the desired mode. And some video cards do not display any messages at all wheninitialization.
After the video card is initialized, the type of processor and the amount of installed RAM are determined, and these devices are checked.
The hard drives are initialized and checked, then the expansion cards are initialized and checked.
If the expansion card has its own BIOS (for example, a SCSI controller board), control is temporarily transferred to the card's BIOS.
After checking all devices, the Plug and Play extension starts, finding devices that are compatible with the Plug and Play standard.
At the end of testing, the BIOS displays a table with the computer’s hardware configuration (Fig. 2.3) and transfers control to the operating system, more precisely, to the operating system loader. This bootloader is located in the Boot sector of the hard drive or floppy disk with the operating system.
CallBIOSSetup
At the time of initial initialization, after the self-test procedure, an inscription appears on the screen inviting you to enter BIOS Setup. For example, it might look like this: Press DEL to enter Setup
Note.
Call on different computersBIOS Setupcan be carried out in different ways: it can beF2 or any other key, justDel- the most common option. Usually the way to enterBIOS Setupindicated while loading.
AWARD BIOS versions4.51 PG
As mentioned, version 4.51PG was widely used several years ago. Most often, BIOS of this version can be found on computers with processors of the fifth, intermediate, and first wave of the sixth generation (in time, somewhere before the Pentium III).
Main menu
By calling the BIOS Setup utility, you are immediately taken to the main menu of this program.
Let's consider in detail the purpose of the options.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP - setting the date and time, setting the configuration of disk drives, Post procedure error messages;
BIOS FEATURES SETUP - operating parameters of cache memory, processor, order of polling drives to load the operating system, specifying keyboard settings, etc.;
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP - speed characteristics of the computer's RAM, setting up various chipset parameters;
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP - setting energy-saving modes, indicating the shutdown of certain devices when idle, the behavior of the computer when the POWER key is pressed, system monitoring of temperature and fan speed;
Note.
Options that control how the computer behaves when clickedthese keysPOWER, system temperature monitoringfan speeds and speeds are presentonly if the motherboard is compatiblecomplies with the ATX standard.
Note.
Sometimes options responsible for the system monitorring, are in the menu itemCHIPSET FEATURES SETUP.
PNP/ PCICONFIGURATION- reservation of system resources, automatic or manual distribution of interrupts and direct memory access channels for various expansion slots;
LOADPERFORMANCEDEFAULTS - Loading BIOS Setup parameters to ensure maximum performance, although some settings may need to be manually adjusted to ensure stable operation;
Note.
Sometimes a menu itemLOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS wears Name LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS.
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS - setting the operating modes of components integrated on the motherboard, such as IDE controllers, ports, possibly an integrated sound card, etc.;
LOADBIOSDEFAULTS- loading BIOS Setup parameters, which are guaranteed to ensure normal operation of the computer hardware;
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Occasionally you can see a revisionBIOS, whereinparagraphINTEGRA TED PERIPHERALS merged withCHIPSET FEATURES SETUP .
SUPERVISORPASSWORD- setting a password used by the system administrator (a password that allows you to both view and change the values of options in BIOS Setup);
USER PASSWORD - setting the password used by the computer user (a password that only allows you to view the values of options in BIOS Setup); IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION - automatic detection of parameters of hard drives connected to the IDE controller on the motherboard;
SAVE & EXIT SETUP - saving the installed parameters and exiting BIOS Setup;
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING - refusal to save the installed parameters and exit BIOS Setup. It should be noted that motherboard manufacturers often expand the standard settings offered in certain menu items, adding new ones that allow more fine-tuning of certain parameters. Sometimes the names of options change. Also, often, some options are transferred from one menu item to another, similar in meaning.
Note.
The company especially likes to do thisAsustek, as a resultOn motherboards manufactured by it, it is possible to configure almost any parameter.
Control
Management in BIOS Setup version 4.51PG is somewhat different from that accepted in application programs. To select an item in the main menu, you must use the cursor keys to move the pointer to it and press Enter. Exit to the main menu from any item - Esc.
If, while in the main menu, you press the key F10, You will be prompted to save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. Pressing Esc in the main menu - refuse to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. To select one or another option in one of the menus, the same cursor keys are used, but to change the value of an option - the keys PgUp And PgDn (or + and - on the extended keyboard).
2015-12-01 | Published in: Bios 38 commentsHi all! In this article I will describe and translate all the important points and AWARD sections BIOS. Let's look at the BIOS of this manufacturer using the "Award Modular BIOS v6.00 PG" version as an example.
So, let's begin...
In order to enter the BIOS on your “machine”, you must - after turning on the computer - press the key
Control in the BIOS is carried out by the following keys (I will describe only the main ones):
<>, <↓>, <←>, <→>- moving through points;
- select the desired section/item;
- in the main menu exit the BIOS, where a notification appears "about accepting and saving current settings"on or "cancel". Also used to exit partitions to the main BIOS menu.
<+/PgUp>- change item settings (up);
<-/PgDn>- change item settings (down);
<+>and - work only on Num Lock;
- setting secure BIOS settings;
- installation of optimized BIOS settings;
- save or not save changes in the BIOS (- yes, - no), then exit the BIOS.
And so you entered the BIOS and became familiar with the control keys. Now we will consider all the main sections of this BIOS version. Naturally, let's start with the main menu.
1. Standard CMOS Features ( Standard Features CMOS - memory)
2. Advanced BIOS Features
3. Integrated Peripherals
4. Power Management Setup
5. PnP/PCI Configurations (PNP/PCI Service Configuration) so this function has lost its relevance in our time, I won’t even consider this small section (setting up interruptions for cards installed in PCI slots) in the options of this section we set Auto.
6. PC Health Status
7. Frequency/Voltage Control (Control of voltages and operating frequencies of devices)
8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults.
9. Load Optimized Defaults
10. Set Supervisor Password
11. Set User Password(Set User Password)
And so we figured out the meaning of the sections of the Main Menu - now let’s look at all the sections in order and the most basic points that PC users, and in general everyone who is interested in this, would like to know;)
Let's take a closer look at the Standard CMOS Features section
Date and Time set the working date and time using<+>, <>, <↓>, <←>, <→>.
IDE Channel displays a list of connected drives to the IDE controller of the chipset. The picture indicates that two devices are connected: two hard drives indicating their serial numbers and names of drives. And, the numbering of channels and the option for connecting drives are also indicated (Master - main, Slave - slave). I advise you to set the channel detection value to auto.
Drive A and Floppy 3 Mode Support set the parameters as in the picture None and Disabled (disabled) - floppy disk drive, which has long been considered an obsolete device.
Halt On- select the option to load the OS when errors are detected during initial testing. Personally, I always set it as in the screenshot - All, Buy Keyboard, i.e. if an error is detected, the system writes it and prompts you to press the key (often F1) to continue loading the OS, you can write down the error, go to the Internet and see how it is resolved - reboot and fix it;) There are also two more worthwhile options at this point
All Errors- your OS will boot if no errors are found.
No Errors- if errors are detected, your OS will still boot.
Extend Memory information about the RAM (Random Access Memory) installed in the system.
Go to the Advanced BIOS Features section
First point in this section Hard Disk Boot Priority (Hard disk boot priority). This item is intended to select from which media the search for the installed OS will begin. If you have two hard drives installed, you should click on this item, then install using the keys<+>, <>, <↓>OS search order on media. Look like in the picture, I naturally set the first one: “Ch0 - primary channel M. - main mode (Master) and after the colon the firm and model of the hard drive ST - seagate380011A” I have the operating system installed on it. You can exit from this point or immediately save and confirm.
Next, an even more interesting section is very important, it’s called First Boot Device(First boot device), in this item we set the type of device from which you want to install the operating system on your PC or already boot from the installed one.
The BIOS offers many settings options, I will describe the most important ones:
CD-ROM(built-in drive) is selected when installing the OS from a bootable laser disk;
USB-FDD And USB-HDD select when installing/booting the OS from a bootable USB flash drive;
USB-CDROM(external drive that connects via USB port).
Also, using simple keys, select the device that suits your case and save the changes. The recommended setup is CD-ROM, but every time you start the computer, the system will search for the OS on the drive, and then only go to the lower (second) level, which is called Second Boot Device.
Second Boot Device(Second boot device) the same setting as in the paragraph above. Recommended Hard setting Disk.
Third Boot Device(The third boot device) can be set to Disabled mode.
Paragraph Password Check is intended for setting passwords (if they are set) not only for entering the BIOS (Setup), but also for entering the OS (Always).
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability function for monitoring your hard drive (Enabled - on, Disabled - off). In some cases, it may warn you about an imminent hard drive failure, thereby allowing you time to save important information- don't rely on it ;)
Limit CPUID max. to 3 function to recognize your processor, I don’t recommend bothering with it and set it to Disabled.
No-Execute Memory Protect- set Enabled
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) monitors the overheating of your processor, a very necessary “trick” is set to Enabled. It can help you if there are problems with the cooling system of your PC.
Init Display First in this section you are given a choice which one will be used GPU to display information on the monitor. If you have a video chipset built-in (integrated) into the motherboard and external video card connected through a slot on the mat. AGP board(legacy bus) or PCI - Express, then of course in this function we select PCI, otherwise Onboard / PEG.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size- indicates how much system memory can be allocated for the needs of the built-in video chipset (if there is one), I advise you to set the parameter to 8mb. We're done with this section, let's move on to the next one.
Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE - this option configures the IDE channel (through which, throughout the example, articles are connected to me hard disks), naturally Enabled. If your media is connected via new SATA connectors, then Disabled.
On-Chip Sata Mode- I advise you to set the value as in the picture - auto. The option configures the IDE/SATA chipset controller.
USB Controller- this function is responsible for USB controller Your PC is, of course, Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller - this function is responsible for the speed of exchange through USB ports, of course Enabled.
USB Keyboard Support- the option is responsible for USB support- keyboards at the BIOS level, turn them off.
USB Mouse Support- the option is responsible for USB mouse support at the BIOS level, turn it off.
Legacy USB storage detect- the option is responsible for identifying and supporting devices connected to the USB port at the BIOS level, enable it.
Azalia Codec- set auto, thereby enabling the built-in software. sound subsystem board.
Onboard H/W LAN- integrated control option network device- Enabled.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM- option to implement installation via the OS network using an integrated network controller, disable.
Onboard Serial Port 1- option COM port 1, set to auto.
Onboard Parallel Port- LPT port option, if the port is not used (very likely) - Disabled.
Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspended Type- options S1 (POS) and S3 (STR), the option allows you to configure which energy saving mode to use. We choose S3 (STR) - it is more economical.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN- Instant - Off and Delay 4 Sec. options, option to configure the power button on the front panel of the PC. The first option (Instant - Off) - instant shutdown, the second option (Delay 4 Sec.) - you need to hold the POWER button for 4 seconds, you choose.
PME Event Wake Up- disable the option.
Power On by Ring- disable the option.
Resume by Alarm- "alarm clock" mode :) You can set the time when your PC turns on - it's better to turn it off.
Power On By Mouse- turn on the PC using a mouse click, turn it off.
Power On By Keyboard- turn on the PC by pressing a key.
AC Back Function- determines whether the computer should automatically boot after a power failure. Set Soft-Off for home computer this is not necessary.
PC Health Status - section for automatic monitoring of system cooling
Reset Case Open Status(resetting the case intrusion sensor) - set to Disabled
Case Opened- Yes (the case was opened)
Voltage parameters.
Current CPU Temperature 64 C - current temperature Your “stone” is the processor.
Current CPU FAN Speed 2626 RPM- rotation speed of the cooler that cools the processor.
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM- the rotation speed of the cooler that cools the mother is 0 in my example, because This fan is not installed.
CPU Warning Temperature- setting the critical temperature of your “stone”, upon reaching which it will give a signal. For different processors, set their critical temperatures accordingly.
CPU FAN Fail Warning- the option allows you to monitor the rotation speed of the processor cooling fan, set it to Enabled. If your cooler stops working, before loading the OS, the system will report an error like "CPU FAN Error", which allows you to take measures to avoid going to the store;)
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning- the option is similar to the one I described above, only it applies to the fan that blows on the motherboard, it will also give an error before loading the OS. If such a cooler is not installed, turn off the option - Disabled.
CPU Smart FAN Control- a smart option that allows you to automatically adjust the rotation speed of the processor cooler depending on the load, less noise when the PC is idle - Enabled.
Frequency/Voltag Control (Control of voltages and operating frequencies of devices)
I suggest and advise you not to meddle with these settings and set the parameters so that the system recognizes frequencies and voltages automatically, as necessary for stable operation"hardware". Look at the screenshot, adjust it if it's not right for you.
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Often PC users are forced to delve into the BIOS settings. Many questions and problems arise here, since various motherboards have built-in different types BIOS. The menu items differ in name and location, but generally perform similar functions.
Their own type of BIOS is integrated by the motherboard developers themselves or third party companies who have entered into agreements with manufacturers. Third party companies dominate the market.
There are three main types of BIOS:
- AWARD
Let’s look at these types and take a closer look at the interface and distinctive features.
Is a leader in this field. Back in 1998, Award Software was purchased by Phoenix, but the BIOS is still labeled as Award.
Traditionally, the base system shell has a blue (gray) background with English menu items. The interface is different in different versions.
For example, in version 4.51 PG, navigation is visually divided into two vertical sections. At the very bottom are the control keys.
If we consider version 6.0, then surprisingly the appearance looks different. Gray color scheme predominates. Menu items differ in name. The main sections are arranged horizontally. The column on the right contains brief background information.
Takes an honorable second place. Is the property of the company American Megatrends Incorporated, hence the acronym AMI. In all respects there is a noticeable similarity with AWARD BIOS. The names and locations of the main sections are the same, but not always.
The presence or absence of BIOS options primarily depends on the manufacturer motherboard and its functions. Therefore, it is impossible to unambiguously identify specific features of AMI. Also, different versions have different interfaces.
Appearance of BIOS versions 2.5x(2.6x)
This is what BIOS 3.31 looks like
UEFI BIOS:
The third type of BIOS is truly modern technology. Possesses graphical interface, in some ways even resembles an operating system.
The menu is made in the form of pictures with inscriptions. Without knowing English, you can intuitively guess what this or that section is responsible for.
Has a big advantage over older types. As you know, a traditional BIOS, due to its functional limitations, can see no more than 2 TB. UEFI breaks the limits as there are virtually no capacity restrictions.
The new software boasts a rich set of system utilities. It is possible to backup data or optimize RAM performance. The following features should be highlighted:
- User-friendly interface;
- Ability to control the mouse;
- Expanding functionality by adding new utilities;
- Update via Internet;
Of course there are many more advantages. Large manufacturers have already begun the transition to the new kind BIOS. UEFI technology has proven itself only from the best side, it is not for nothing that such giants as Intel and Microsoft became interested in it. I bring to your attention a video.
How to find out the type and version of Bios
There are times when it is necessary to find out current version BIOS. This can be done in the operating system Windows 7, XP. To do this, click "start" - "all programs" - "standard" - "utility" - "system information". In the window that opens, find and read the “BIOS version” item.
At its core, there is no big difference between AMI and AWARD. They perform the same function; the distinctive differences were discussed above. Particular attention should be paid to UEFI, since this type of BIOS is a new technology with high functionality.
