JETWAY G03-NF796-F Technical Manual

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24Chapter 3Introducing BIOSNotice! The BIOS options in this manual are for reference only. Differentconfigurations may lead to difference in BIOS screen and BIOSscreens in manuals are usually the first BIOS version when the board isreleased and may be different from your purchased motherboard.Users are welcome to download the latest BIOS version form ourofficial website.The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This programis a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer,the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic testcalled POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entirehardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.Only when these tasks are completed done it gives up control of the computer tooperating system (OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and softwareto communicate, it is the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that yoursystem performance as its best.3-1 Entering SetupPower on the computer and by pressing ~~immediately allows you to enter Setup.~~If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup,restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET”button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing , and keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and thesystem does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be askedtoPress to enter Setup.