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BIOS Setup
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program
and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
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An error message appears on the screen during the system boot-
ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.
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You want to change the default settings for customized features.
BIOS Setup
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore,
the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and
should be held for reference only.
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the
BIOS version. It is usually in the format:
A7207NMS V1.0 151105 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD,
and P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th refers to the nVidia Chipset
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
151105 refers to the date this BIOS was released.