MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Manual

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 Important
• 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.
• The pictures in this chpater are for reference only and may vary from th\
e product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system\
 for detailed information.
• Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the syste\
m...

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BIOS Setup3-3 BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal condi -
tions. You may need to run the Setup program when:
 
■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and 
requests you to run SETUP.
 
■ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
 Important
• Please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings if the syste\
m becomes 
unbootable after changing BIOS settings. (Refer to...