Click bios 4 installing windows from a flash drive. How to configure the BIOS to boot from a disk or flash drive. Download problems

Building a computer is a fun activity. In addition, it saves the budget. It’s as if you hire yourself to assemble a computer and pay yourself 10–15 thousand rubles. (when assembling a gaming PC relative to the store price).

Assembling a computer yourself is not a tricky matter. The only tool you need is a Phillips screwdriver. But what to do next when all the parts are screwed into place? What to do after assembling the system unit? How to start the computer after assembly? How do you configure the BIOS to install Windows 7 on an SSD? How to install Windows after building a computer?

At first glance, there are a lot of questions and you can get confused from surprise. But the good news is that the days when only professionals could figure it out are long gone. Today, almost all of this work is automated. And if you follow a certain sequence of actions, then any person with a technical mind can figure it out.

Let's look at the first activation again assembled computer using the example of a popular budget configuration for games ( gaming computer) and processing photographs in RAW format (computer for the photographer). The article will also be of interest to those who are looking for answers to the questions: “How to start a computer after replacing the motherboard?” or “How to start the computer after replacing the hard drive?” Since the BIOS is located on the motherboard, and Windows is installed on HDD or solid state SSD.

So, we have a system based on the following components (which I assembled):

CPU INTEL Core i5 6500, LGA 1151 BOX;
Motherboard MSI H110M PRO-VD LGA 1151, mATX, Ret;
RAM Kingston HyperX FURY Black Series 16 GB;
SSD drive OCZ Trion 150 TRN150-25SAT3-240G 240GB, 2.5″, SATA III;
Hard drive 1 TB WD Caviar Blue;
Optic DVD drive-RW LG GH24NSD0, internal, SATA, black, OEM.

The specified configuration is sufficient for processing photographs (the built-in graphics core Intel HD Graphics 530). In order for your computer to become a super gaming one, you need to add a video card to your wallet. The best option There will be a GeForce GTX 10 series. But the presence of a video card does not have any effect on the first time you turn on the computer.

We will install the operating system on an SSD solid-state drive, and we will allocate the hard drive for storing various files. Therefore, it is very important that the hard drive is disconnected from the motherboard when turning it on for the first time. Then the system itself will configure many parameters for working on a solid-state SSD. We will connect the hard drive and tighten it up later, using the means already installed Windows. This is a standard procedure and does not cause any difficulties.

In general, turning on the computer for the first time after assembly consists of the following steps:

setting up BIOS and updating firmware (if necessary);
installation of the Operating System;
installing drivers for incoming components;
software installation.

So, the computer is assembled, let's move on to setting up the Bios.

Setting up BIOS msi h110m pro-vd UEFI for installing Windows 7

When you turn on the computer, the first thing you need to pay attention to is that the fans began to spin: on the processor and on the system unit case, the lights on the front panel blinked, and the monitor came to life. These are the first signs that everything is going as it should.

The appearance and location of the BIOS menu depends on the manufacturer of the system board (motherboard). In this case we are dealing with MSI UEFI. To get to this utility, you need to press the DELETE key on the keyboard when you turn on the computer.

If all wires and components are in place, you will see the first BIOS tab called SYSTEM STATUS. If there is nothing on the monitor, you need to check all connectors for reliable contact or look for a faulty component. You need to delve into the electronics of the system unit with the power turned off. In addition, the h110m pro-vd board has 3 LEDs that light up every time the system starts if there are problems with the processor, random access memory and video cards.

System Status: Checking Detected Devices

Setting up Bios msi for installing Windows 7, as well as for Windows 8.1 or 10, begins with the fact that in the first line of SYSTEM LANGUAGE you need to select the Russian language. After which the interface will become Russian. Next, you can set the system date and time. But you can leave it as is, because the first time you access the Internet, the computer itself will set the correct date and time. Below you need to check that the computer has seen all your SATA devices. In this case, you can see two connected devices (as it should be):

SATA port 1: solid state SSD drive: Toshiba-TR150;
SATA port 2: Absent (disconnected hard drive);
SATA port 3: DVD drive: HL-DT-ST DVD-RA ATAPI;
SATA port 4: Absent (free connector).

For the first time, my optical drive was not on the list. I turned off the computer and checked the drive connector - it was not fully inserted. Having pushed the connector another 3-4 mm until it stops, I turned on the computer again. Now the optical drive was in its place.

There are 16384 MB in the PHYSICAL MEMORY line, which means all the memory has been identified. In the MEMORY SPEED line it is 2133 MHz - the memory operates at the declared frequency.

Nothing else particularly interests us here. Then you can walk through all the tabs to see what is there. Find the screen with processor temperatures. It is important that the temperature is within normal limits. For i5-6500, the maximum temperature is 71 °C. This is under load. And during idle time it’s somewhere around 30-40°C. Otherwise, suddenly you have poor contact between the processor and the fan. Then you will need to check the quality of the processor cooler installation.

Let's move on to the second tab ADDITIONAL. Select BUILT-IN PERIPHERAL DEVICES there and make sure that the SATA mode line is set to . This setting is needed when Windows installation to a solid state SSD drive.

Checking whether AHCI mode is enabled when installing Windows on an SSD

In the same ADDITIONAL tab, in the WINDOWS OS CONFIGURATION window, switch WINDOWS 7 INSTALLATION to ENABLED. If you install Windows 8.1 or 10, select the item of the same name on this screen.

Selecting the installation option for Windows 7 or 8.1 (10)

Let's move on to the 6th loading tab (BOOT). Everything in the picture is written in English because it was chosen English language on the 1st tab, I did this on purpose to show what the English version of the Bios interface looks like. Here it is important to set the boot queue options, that is, in what sequence the devices will be polled for availability boot files. This is the bios setting for installing windows 7 (8 or 10) either from a disk, or from a flash drive, or from usb. I used the classic scheme: first the DVD drive is checked, then the solid-state SSD drive. We will install Windows 7 with DVD disc, so the built-in DVD drive is first in line. After installing Windows, we will remove the installation disk from the drive. The computer will check the DVD drive, find no boot files there, and move on to the second device: a solid-state drive on which Windows will already be installed, so the operating system will boot. With this scheme, you don’t even need to disable booting from DVD in BIOS after installing the OS. Everything will work just like that.

If your OS will be installed from a flash drive or from an external DVD drive connected via USB, then you need to select the appropriate one first in the boot queue USB device, instead of the built-in DVD drive.

Setting up bios to install windows 7 from disk

Next, go to the last tab SAVE&EXIT, save the settings and exit the Bios. But before you exit the BIOS, you need to open the DVD drive and insert the installation Windows disk 7 into the drive, since we cannot do this with the computer turned off, and we need the disk to get into the drive before the next time the computer is turned on. It is not necessary to retract the drive, since after turning on the computer it will retract itself.

Now you are ready to install Windows 7 on your computer. Read about how to do this in the next one, assembled with your own hands.

In the last article we talked about that. And now I’ll tell you how to configure your computer’s BIOS to install Windows from a disk or flash drive.

1. What is BIOS and UEFI

Each motherboard has special program to boot your computer and configure settings various devices. This program is flashed (programmed) into a special chip on the motherboard and is therefore called firmware.

Previously, all motherboards had firmware called BIOS, which had a simple graphical interface with white letters on a blue background and was limited in functionality. For example, in the BIOS it was impossible to use the mouse, select a language, and there were no graphic elements (pictures) due to the limited capacity of the BIOS memory chip. Also, motherboards with BIOS did not support disks larger than 2 TB due to limitations of the old disk partitioning system (MBR).

Nowadays many motherboards have new type firmware called UEFI, which features improved graphical interface using beautiful background, hand-drawn buttons, the ability to select a language (including Russian) and some improvements. For example, support for a new type of disk partition (GPT), which allows you to use hard disks volume more than 2 TB.

What type of firmware your motherboard has can be found in its manual, on the website of the motherboard or laptop manufacturer, and also visually when entering the Setup configuration program. The Setup program is also flashed in motherboard and is used to change BIOS or UEFI settings.

2. How to enter BIOS Setup

To enter the Setup program, immediately after turning on the computer, press the “Delete” button on the keyboard. On some motherboards and laptops, the “F2”, “F10” or “Esc” keys are used for this. You can read which button to press in the messages that appear immediately after turning on the computer.

In text form

Graphically

If you don’t have time to read, then press the “Pause” button on your keyboard to pause the download. You can continue loading by pressing any key. If you press the key designated to enter Setup, you will immediately be taken to the motherboard setup program.

Classic BIOS

UEFI interface

3. Basics of working in Setup

3.1. Control keys

The Setup program is a set of various parameters grouped on separate tabs, depending on their purpose. On the right or below there will be a description of the keys with which all actions are performed.

To navigate between tabs, you usually use the “right” and “left” arrows on the keyboard. To move between lines within one tab, use the down and up arrows.

To change values, use the arrows to navigate to the required field, press the Enter key, and then use the arrows to select a new value from the drop-down menu. For this, the “+”, “-” or “Page Up”, “Page Down” keys can also be used.

To return up a level or to the previous page, press the Esc key. The “Esc” key on one of the main tabs will mean exiting the BIOS without saving the settings, which you will need to confirm or refuse to exit.

In the Setup program with the UEFI interface, you can perform all actions using the mouse.

3.2. Saving settings

This is a very important point. After making all the necessary settings, go to the “Exit” tab, select the “Exit and Save Changes” item using the arrows (“Exit and Save Changes”, the word order may be different), press “Enter” and confirm saving the settings by selecting the “OK” arrows or “Yes” and “Enter” again.

You can save the settings much easier and faster by pressing the “F10” key on the keyboard and confirming your decision. This key works in many versions of BIOS, UEFI and is often indicated in tooltips (bottom or right).

3.3. Cancel Settings

If you accidentally changed something or are not sure about the correct settings, then go to the “Exit” tab and select “Exit and Discard Changes” or press the “Esc” key until the message about exit without change settings and confirm the action (“OK” or “Yes”).

3.4. Restoring settings

To restore all settings to optimal defaults, go to the “Exit” tab and select “Load Setup Default”. After this, you can immediately change other settings or simply exit the BIOS and save the settings (“Exit and Save Changes” or “F10”).

4. Download options

Insert a bootable disk or flash drive into the computer on which you plan to install Windows. Now, in order to start installing Windows, you need to configure the BIOS (or UEFI) using the Setup program to boot from a disk or flash drive. You can also use the special boot menu of the motherboard for this ( Boot Menu). The last option is simpler and more convenient, but we will consider both methods.

5. BIOS setup

5.1. Changing boot priority

Go to the "Boot" or "Download" tab.

Install your DVD drive or flash drive first in boot device order.

If you install Windows from a disk, then the first item is to select a device like “ATAPI CD-ROM”, a name indicating the manufacturer or model of the drive. For example, “CDROM:PM-HL-DT-STDVD-RAM GH22NP” (this is an LG DVD drive).

If you plan to install Windows from a flash drive, then first choose something like “Removable Dev.” or the name of the flash drive indicating the manufacturer. For example, “USB: Patriot Memory” (this is a “PATRIOT” flash drive).
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The second should be the hard drive, which is designated as “ Hard Drive", "HDD" or the interface to which it is connected, the manufacturer and model of the disk. For example, “SATA:3M-SAMSUNG HD502HJ” (this is a 500 GB Samsung hard drive with a SATA interface).

Please note that in the “Boot” section there may be other items responsible for boot priority, such as “Hard Disk Drives” or “Removable Device Priority”.

They also need to check that the DVD drive or flash drive comes first.

If you have two hard drives, then the one on which you are installing the system should be higher. But in this case, I recommend disconnecting one of the disks to avoid confusion and possible errors in installing the system. It can be connected after installation.

In the Setup program with the UEFI interface, everything is done similarly. Look for the “Boot” or “Download” section, find your DVD drive or flash drive there and move it to the very top of boot priority. Plus, you can use a mouse for this, which is easier and more convenient.

5.2. SATA controller operating mode

In principle, this is not so important, but many people are interested in this issue, so I decided to clarify it a little. SATA drives can operate in compatibility mode with older IDE drives and in more modern AHCI mode. AHCI gives a small increase in hard disk performance when multiple simultaneous accesses are made to it. This mode of disk operation occurs mainly on servers and for ordinary home computer practically useless.

When setting up the BIOS, it is possible to select the operating mode of the SATA controller.

These settings may be located in different places and have slightly different names, but the principle is the same everywhere. You are offered IDE compatibility mode or the new AHCI mode.

In general, IDE compatibility mode is recommended for Windows XP, since it does not natively have SATA drivers and simply will not see the hard drive, which will not allow Windows to be installed. Drivers can be built into the Windows installation distribution, but this makes no sense, since it will not affect the speed of operation and may add problems.

There is a simpler and convenient way booting from a DVD or flash drive for both BIOS and UEFI - booting using the “Boot Menu”.

To call the boot menu, the “F8”, “F10”, “F11”, “F12” or “Esc” keys can be used. They can often be seen in tips on home screen computer boot. You can also find out this information from the instructions, on the website of the motherboard or laptop manufacturer, by searching on the Internet, or at random.

Immediately after turning on the computer, press and hold the “Boot Menu” key until the boot device selection menu appears.

Use the down and up arrows to navigate to the DVD drive or flash drive and press Enter.
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The advantages of this method are obvious - no need to delve into the BIOS, no need to return it later BIOS settings back (although this is not always necessary) and it is enough to call this menu only once, since after the start of Windows installation it will no longer be needed. Additionally, using the "Boot Menu" does not change the BIOS or UEFI settings.

7. Download problems

Friends, due to the fact that many people had problems loading when installing Windows and some wrote about it in the comments, I decided to make a separate section where I collected methods known to me to solve these problems.

If the computer stops booting at the very beginning and asks you to press F1, after which it enters the BIOS, then you most likely either have a low battery on the motherboard (the timing may be off), problems with the processor cooler (failure, not connected there) or hard drive (errors in SMART).
If, when you turn on your PC, the message “Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key” appears, this means that the boot area on the disk or flash drive is not found or is damaged. Try booting from installation disk or a flash drive using the Boot Menu (section 6 of the article), if that doesn’t help, make the bootable media again using the “Windows USB/DVD Download Tool” utility.
If, after restarting the computer, the Windows installation starts from the beginning, then remove the boot disk or flash drive and restart the computer, the installation should continue from the hard drive.
Disconnect all unnecessary USB devices (flash drive, 3G modem, smartphone, printer) from the computer. You only need to leave the mouse, keyboard, DVD or flash drive from which you are installing Windows.
If you have several hard drives, then disconnect all drives from the motherboard except the one on which Windows will be installed.
Reset BIOS settings to default (described in this article).
If the installer does not see the disk or error 0x0000007B appears at the end, change it in the BIOS SATA mode controller from AHCI to IDE or vice versa.
If every time you boot your computer or laptop itself enters the BIOS or opens the boot menu, then set the Boot Pop Menu option in the BIOS to Disable (if any).
Disable Fast Boot in the Advanced section of the BIOS, and in the Boot section set the Launch CSM option to Enable (if available).
In the Boot section of the BIOS, change the boot mode from EFI (UEFI) to Legacy (if available).
Set the Secure Boot option in the BIOS to Disable (if available).
Select the version of Windows you are installing in the BIOS (if any).
If you have a laptop, one Windows version is installed, but the other one is not and the BIOS setup tips did not help you, then contact support or the manufacturer’s forum. Updating the BIOS may also help, after which additional options may appear in it (sections 8-12).
If possible, from a DVD, since there are many different problems with flash drives.
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Insert the flash drive into the USB 2.0 connector on the back of the computer (motherboard) or the USB 2.0 connector of the laptop. Booting from USB 3.0 does not always work.
Try using the Boot Menu, as described in paragraph 6 of this article. This method is simpler and more reliable than setting boot priority in the BIOS and you can determine whether the computer sees your flash drive.
An underscore on a black screen indicates that the computer freezes while accessing a flash drive or hard drive. If the download continues without a flash drive, then that’s definitely the problem.
If the computer does not see the flash drive or does not want to boot from it, use a DVD or other flash drive for installation.
If this is not possible, then change the type of flash drive from " removable media" to the "hard drive" using the "BootIt Next Generation" utility, format it with the "HP USB Disk Storage" utility Format Tool" and make it bootable again using the "Windows USB/DVD Download Tool". You can download all these utilities below in the “Links” section.
If the problem occurs after selecting the Windows installation partition, then use the tips for setting up the BIOS (sections 7-12). When installing, remove old partitions from the disk or do it using boot disk Acronis Disk Director.
If the installer reports that it cannot install Windows on the disk, then try running it or back.

Let me remind you that to exit the BIOS and save the settings, use the F10 key.

8. Links

In the following articles we will look at how to install, and.

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The functionality and interface of the BIOS receive any major changes quite rarely, so there is no need to update it regularly. However, if you have built a modern computer, but have an outdated version installed on the MSI motherboard, then it is recommended to think about upgrading it. The information below is only relevant for MSI motherboards.

Depending on how you decide to update, you will have to download either special utility under Windows, or the files of the firmware itself.

If you decide to update from the built-in BIOS utility or DOS line, then you will need an archive with installation files. In the case of a utility that runs under Windows, downloading installation files in advance may not be necessary, since the functionality of the utility allows you to download everything you need from MSI servers (depending on the selected type of installation).

It is recommended to use standard methods for installing BIOS updates - built-in utilities or a DOS line. Update via interface operating system It is dangerous because if any bug occurs, there is a risk of suspending the process, which can lead to serious consequences, including PC failure.

Stage 1: Preparatory

If you decide to use standard methods, then you need to make appropriate preparations. First you will need to find out information about BIOS version, its developer and the model of your motherboard. All this is needed so that you can download the correct BIOS version for your PC and make backup copy already existing.

For this you can use both built-in Windows tools, and third-party software. In this case, the second option will be more convenient, so further step-by-step instructions are considered using the example of the AIDA64 program. It has a convenient interface in Russian and a large set of functions, but it is paid (although there is a demo period). The instructions look like this:

Now download all files for BIOS update from MSI official website using this guide:

To install using the standard method, you need to prepare a USB drive or CD/DVD in advance. Format the media in file system FAT32 and transfer it there setup files BIOS from the downloaded archive. Make sure that among the files there are elements with extensions BIO And ROM. Without them, the update will not be possible.

Stage 2: Flashing

At this stage, we will consider the standard flashing method using the utility built into the BIOS. This method good because it is suitable for all MSI devices and does not require any other additional work except those discussed above. Immediately after you have dumped all the files onto the flash drive, you can proceed directly to the update:

Method 2: Update from Windows

If you're not too advanced user PC, you can try updating through a special utility for Windows. This method Suitable for users only desktop computers With motherboards from MSI. If you have a laptop, then it is strongly recommended to refrain from this method, as it may cause problems with its operation. It is noteworthy that the utility is also suitable for creating bootable flash drive to update via DOS line. However, the software is only suitable for updating via the Internet.

Instructions for using the MSI Live Update utility are as follows:

Method 3: Via DOS prompt

This method is somewhat confusing, as it involves creating a special bootable flash drive for DOS and working in this interface. It is strictly not recommended for inexperienced users to update using this method.

To create a flash drive with the update, you will need the MSI Live Update utility from previous method. In this case, the program will also download everything itself necessary files from official servers. The next steps are:

Now you will have to work in the DOS interface. To enter there and do everything correctly, it is recommended to use these step-by-step instructions:

Updating the BIOS on MSI computers/laptops is not that difficult, and there are a variety of methods provided here so you can choose the best option for yourself.

Article content:

This article will talk about ways in which you can reset the BIOS settings on your computer or laptop if any problems arise in its operation.

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Why do you need to reset BIOS/UEFI settings?

Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, it is necessary to reset the BIOS settings of a computer (motherboard). These settings store most of the parameters that are responsible for the operation of the computer and all its devices. Below are several ways to reset these settings to default values :

Resetting BIOS settings via the BIOS menu

This method is suitable if you can access the BIOS when you turn on the computer. To do this, when you turn on the computer, press a special button, which is responsible for entering the BIOS settings. Most often, this button is the Del (Delete) button.

Further actions depend on the manufacturer of the motherboard and the BIOS in it. It should not be difficult to distinguish which BIOS is in the motherboard visually; just look at the explanatory pictures for the instructions for each type of BIOS.

Reset BIOS Settings in Award Bios

Using the keyboard, go to the “Load Optimized Defaults” item. Press the Enter key, then when prompted for confirmation, select “OK” using the keyboard arrows. Press Enter.

Now go to the "Save & Exit Setup" item. Press Enter, after which the computer should reboot and the BIOS settings should be reset.

Reset BIOS Settings in Phoenix Bios

Use the keyboard arrows (left, right) to go to the top menu tab called “Exit”.

There we find the item "Load Setup Defaults". Select it using the up and down arrows and press the Enter key. A window will appear in which you need to confirm your desire to reset the BIOS settings - select “OK” and press Enter.

Now you need to select "Exit & Save Changes".

Go there, press Enter, if it asks for confirmation, select “OK”, and press Enter again. The computer should restart and reset the BIOS settings.

Reset BIOS Settings in ASRock UEFI BIOS

IN top menu go to the "Exit" tab.

Select "Load UEFI Defaults".

To the question "Load UEFI Defaults?" We answer “Yes”.

Now select the “Save Changes and Exit” item.

To the next question in the form “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” We answer “Yes”.

After this, the BIOS settings will be reset and the computer will restart.

Resetting BIOS settings in ASUS UEFI BIOS

In maternal ASUS boards There are two UEFI interfaces - one was used on old motherboards released before about 2014, the second is used on all currently produced motherboards. Therefore, if you do not visually recognize the interface of your BIOs/UEFI, do not rush to close the page with these instructions, but simply scroll further.

First option

In the lower right corner, look for the “Default (F5)” button and click on it.

A window will appear asking you to confirm the action being performed. Select "OK".

Now the main menu will open in front of us again. In the upper right corner we find the "Exit/Advanced Mode" button and click on it.

Select "Save Changes & Reset".

The computer will reboot and the BIOS settings will be reset.

Second option

Press the F5 key, or the " Default (F5)" at the bottom of the screen.

In the window that appears, select " OK", or press the Enter key.

Then select " Save & Exit(F10)" (or press the F10 key).

And press again " OK", or the Enter key.

Reset BIOS Settings in MSI UEFI BIOS

In the BIOS main menu, select "Mainboard settings" ("Settings").

Select the item "Save & Exit".

In the menu that opens, select "Restore Defaults".

A window will appear asking you to confirm the action - “Load Optimized Defaults?” We answer "YES".

Now you need to exit, saving the reset BIOS settings. To do this, go to the "Save Changes and Reboot" item.

When asked if we really want to reboot - Save configuration and reset - we answer "YES.

The computer will then restart and its BIOS settings will be reset to default settings.

Resetting BIOS settings by removing the battery

First you need to turn off and unplug your computer.

To do this, you need to find the power supply on the back of the system unit and turn it off with a special button. It is also a good idea to pull out the power cord from it; this is necessary if there is no power switch.

Inside you need to find a round CR2032 battery, most often it is located at the bottom of the motherboard. In order to remove the battery, you need to press the special holder.

After the battery is removed, you need to hold down the power button for 10-15 seconds. Because system unit is de-energized, it will not turn on, but it will completely discharge any existing accumulated electricity in the computer. At this point, the BIOS settings will be reset.

Now you can close the system unit by returning the cover to its place, plug in the power cord and turn on the power supply, after which you can turn on the computer.

Resetting BIOS settings via jumper

We de-energize the system unit by turning off the power supply with a special switch located near the entrance to the power cord.

Next, remove the cover of the system unit and get inside the computer. Now we are looking for a special jumper on the motherboard. It looks like a blue (in most cases) jumper that is connected to two pins; there should be three pins in total. Typically, such a jumper is labeled as “Clear CMOS”, “CLR”, “CLEAR”, “PSSWRD”.

To reset BIOS given The jumper needs to be moved one pin to the side. Those. Initially, the jumper covers pins 1 and 2 - we need to connect it to pins 2 and 3.

After this, you need to hold down the computer's power button for 10-15 seconds to completely discharge the remaining electricity in the system unit. After this, the BIOS settings will be reset.

We return the jumper to its original place (pins 1 and 2), close the system unit, plug the power cord back in and turn on the power supply, and then the computer.

If you were looking for BIOS settings in pictures, then you have come to the right address.

The changes made will be protected by a lithium battery built into the motherboard and maintaining the required parameters in the event of a loss of voltage.

Thanks to the program, it is possible to establish stable interaction between the operating system (OS) and PC devices.

Attention! The present Boot network configuration section allows you to adjust parameters related to system boot speed and keyboard and mouse settings.

After completing the work or familiarizing yourself with Bios menu Setup Utility, you need to press the burning Exit key, which automatically saves the changes made.

Section Main - Main Menu

Let's start working with the MAIN section, which is used to modify settings and adjust timing indicators.

Here you can independently configure the time and date of your computer, as well as configure connected hard drives and other storage devices.

To reformat the operating mode hard drive, you need to select the hard drive (for example: “SATA 1”, as shown in the picture).

Type - This item indicates the type of connected hard drive;
LBA Large Mode- is responsible for supporting drives with a capacity of more than 504 MB. So the recommended value here is AUTO.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) - For more fast work here we recommend choosing AUTO mode;
PIO Mode - Enables the hard drive to operate in legacy data exchange mode. It would also be best to select AUTO here;
DMA Mode - gives direct memory access. To get faster read or write speed, select AUTO;
Smart monitoring - this technology, based on an analysis of the drive’s operation, can warn of a possible disk failure in the near future;
32 bit Data Transfer - The option determines whether the 32-bit data exchange mode will be used by the standard IDE/SATA controller of the chipset.

Everywhere, using the “ENTER” key and arrows, the Auto mode is set. The exception is the 32 Bit Transfer subsection, which requires the Enabled setting to be fixed.

Important! It is required to refrain from changing the “Storage Configuration” option, which is located in the “System information” section and not to allow correction “SATADetectTimeout".

Advanced section - Additional settings

Now let's start setting up the basic PC components in the ADVANCED section, which consists of several sub-items.

Initially, you will need to set the necessary processor and memory parameters in the system configuration menu Jumper Free Configuration.

By selecting Jumper Free Configuration, you will be taken to the Configure System Frequency/Voltage subsection, where you can perform the following operations:

automatic or manual overclocking of the hard drive - AI Overclocking;
change clock frequency memory modules - ;
Memory Voltage;
manual mode for setting chipset voltage - NB Voltage
changing port addresses (COM,LPT) - Serial and Parallel Port;
setting controller settings - Onboard Devices configuration.

Power Section - PC Power

The POWER item is responsible for powering the PC and contains several subsections that require the following settings:

Suspend Mode- set automatic mode;
ACPI APIC- set Enabled;
ACPI 2.0- fix the Disabled mode.

BOOT section - boot management

Here you can determine the priority drive, choosing between a flash card, disk drive or hard drive.

If hard drives several, then in the Hard Disk sub-item the priority hard drive is selected.

The PC boot configuration is set in the Boot Setting subsection, which contains a menu consisting of several items:

Selecting a hard drive

The PC boot configuration is set in the Boot Setting subsection,

Quick Boot– acceleration of OS loading;
Logo Full Screen– disabling the screen saver and activating the information window containing information about the download process;
Add On ROM- setting the priority on the information screen of modules connected to motherboard(MT) via slots;
Wait For 'F1' If Error- activation of the function of forced pressing “F1” at the moment the system identifies an error.

The main task of the Boot section is to determine boot devices and set the required priorities.

ASUS EZ Flash– using this option, you have the opportunity to update the BIOS from such drives as: floppy disk, Flash disk or CD.
AINET– using this option, you can obtain information about the cable connected to the network controller.

Exit section - Exit and save

Particular attention should be paid to the EXIT item, which has 4 operating modes:

Save Changes– save the changes made;
Discard Changes + EXIT– leave the factory settings in effect;
Setup Defaults– enter default parameters;
Discard Changes– we cancel all our actions.

Given step by step instructions explain in detail the purpose of the main BIOS partitions and rules for making changes to improve PC performance.

Bios setup

Bios Settings - Detailed instructions in pictures