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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout ... connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout ... connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
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... find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by...
... find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by...
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...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports (P8Q67-M DO/ USB3/TPM... EATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM IC onboard 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...
...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports (P8Q67-M DO/ USB3/TPM... EATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM IC onboard 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure ...USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1 64Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER COM1 CLRTC AAFP DIS_ME CHASSIS...
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure ...USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1 64Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB78 SPEAKER COM1 CLRTC AAFP DIS_ME CHASSIS...
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... Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed...
... Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed...
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... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the...
... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the...
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.../O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM)...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is set the item to [...high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR...
.../O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM)...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is set the item to [...high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR...
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... creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. 7. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors...NCQ, set , refer to [IDE Mode] by default. In IDE mode, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details.
... creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. 7. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors...NCQ, set , refer to [IDE Mode] by default. In IDE mode, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details.
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... GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP...BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 ASUS P8Q67...
... GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Windows® XP...BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.5 SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 ASUS P8Q67...
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... This utility is a utility that allows you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ...AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. 2-1 Chapter...
... This utility is a utility that allows you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ...AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. 2-1 Chapter...
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...TPM File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 03/10/2011 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 03/10/2011 Q67TPM.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-2 Select Update BIOS... from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to ...
...TPM File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 03/10/2011 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 03/10/2011 Q67TPM.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-2 Select Update BIOS... from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to ...
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...automatically checks the devices for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/ TPM). • The BIOS file in the removable device into Q67TPM.ROM (for P8Q67-M DO/TPM) or QU3TPM.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system ... drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. •...
...automatically checks the devices for P8Q67-M DO/USB3/ TPM). • The BIOS file in the removable device into Q67TPM.ROM (for P8Q67-M DO/TPM) or QU3TPM.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system ... drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. •...
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... boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-4 Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The...
... boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-4 Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q67-M DO/TPM VER: 0302 DATE: 03/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q67-M DO/TPM VER: 0302 DATE: 03/10/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename...
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...settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q67-M DO/TPM VER: 0302 DATE: 03/10/2011 ... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-6 Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS...
...settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q67-M DO/TPM VER: 0302 DATE: 03/10/2011 ... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-6 Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS...
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...on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2-7 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do this motherboard. • ...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
...on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2-7 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do this motherboard. • ...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
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...• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-8 Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8Q67-M DO/TPM BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 03/10/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU ...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending ...
...• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-8 Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8Q67-M DO/TPM BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 03/10/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU ...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending ...
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... Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu items Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the previous menu screen.
... Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu items Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the previous menu screen.
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...bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 03/10/2011 N/A B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400... English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 12/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-10 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen...
...bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 03/10/2011 N/A B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400... English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 12/27/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series 2-10 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen...
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...the administrator password for accessing the system. After you set an administrator password: 1. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ...:xx:xx] Allows you might be able to change an administrator password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. 2-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the system security settings. • If you have set a user password, you to see or change only selected fields in ...
...the administrator password for accessing the system. After you set an administrator password: 1. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ...:xx:xx] Allows you might be able to change an administrator password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. 2-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the system security settings. • If you have set a user password, you to see or change only selected fields in ...