Configuring a BIOS
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Yes....unless it's a real "budget model", it's in the MoBo Manual....written specifically for your board
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Depends on the setup of your system. Defaults can work but list your build and it can give a better clue.
The main thing that pops to my mind is setting SATA mode to AHCI unless you are doing a RAID setup then set it appropriately. Verifying the BIOS is up to date.
The main thing that pops to my mind is setting SATA mode to AHCI unless you are doing a RAID setup then set it appropriately. Verifying the BIOS is up to date.
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Other:
When using an Intel setup, there's usually an "XMP" profile setting that checks your RAM and CPU then automatically applies the optimal settings.
So:
1) CPU/RAM profile setting (read about SPD; Serial Presence Detect)
2) CPU settings (Turbo, Power Savings, Overclocking)
3) SATA to AHCI (usually)
4) update BIOS firmware
5) enabling FAN CONTROL (CPU, case)
Those are the main ones off the top of my head, but as mentioned it's a great idea to read your motherboard manual.
Minor points:
1) overclocking the CPU usually negates Power Savings features
2) overclocking the CPU can also overclock the RAM making it unstable (so manually set RAM back to correct frequency)
3) run MEMTEST to verify RAM after any change to memory
4) ensure RAM sticks are in proper configuration (one stick may only work in ONE of the four slots) according to the motherboard manual
When using an Intel setup, there's usually an "XMP" profile setting that checks your RAM and CPU then automatically applies the optimal settings.
So:
1) CPU/RAM profile setting (read about SPD; Serial Presence Detect)
2) CPU settings (Turbo, Power Savings, Overclocking)
3) SATA to AHCI (usually)
4) update BIOS firmware
5) enabling FAN CONTROL (CPU, case)
Those are the main ones off the top of my head, but as mentioned it's a great idea to read your motherboard manual.
Minor points:
1) overclocking the CPU usually negates Power Savings features
2) overclocking the CPU can also overclock the RAM making it unstable (so manually set RAM back to correct frequency)
3) run MEMTEST to verify RAM after any change to memory
4) ensure RAM sticks are in proper configuration (one stick may only work in ONE of the four slots) according to the motherboard manual
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Even as an IT consultant I still must read the manual. Each motherboard is different and unless you have been working with a particular motherboard more than just a single system then read the RAM install recommendations. Certain RAM banks are likely preferred. Get a sense of what can be changed. Mainly you just want to make sure in BIOS:
* RAM is running at the expected speeds
* SATA mode to AHCI (More than likely if building a new system)
* Verify RAM speeds
* Firmware is up to date
* Anything else that catches your eye that screams power
* RAM is running at the expected speeds
* SATA mode to AHCI (More than likely if building a new system)
* Verify RAM speeds
* Firmware is up to date
* Anything else that catches your eye that screams power
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In a nutshell is the setting used to support the quicker speeds of SSD drives. The SSD may not be recognized either.
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I believe AHCI is better as you will get better performance even with an HDD. What type of HDD do you have? What model is your motherboard?
You motherboard manual will have a section that specifies what each option will exactly do or what they are for at least.
You motherboard manual will have a section that specifies what each option will exactly do or what they are for at least.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS
Wikipedia can often answer many questions. Motherboard manuals often have lots of useful information as well.
Wikipedia can often answer many questions. Motherboard manuals often have lots of useful information as well.
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