Using BIOS Setup 5-2When and How to Use BIOS SetupWhen to UseYou need to run BIOS Setup Utility when:z You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOSSetup Utility.z You want to restore the factory default settings.z You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.z You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the systemperformance.Starting BIOS SetupNOTE:z The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are foryour reference only. The actual items or settings on yourcomputer may differ.z The BIOS Setup Utility program may have been updated afterthe publication of this manual.z The settings you select in your operating system mightoverride similar settings in BIOS Setup Utility.