Start with default BIOS settings.
Use “Classic View” with this guide
Main
Active Processor Cores: All
Intel Hyper Threading Tech: On
System Date: Current Date
System Time: Current Time
Configuration/Onboard Devices/USB
USB Legacy: Enabled
Configuration/Onboard Devices
Serial Port: Disabled
Paralell Port: Disabled
Enhanced Consumer IR: Disabled
Front Panel Audio: Disabled
Configuration/SATA Drives
Chipset SATA: Enabled
Chipset SATA Mode: AHCI
eSATA Port: Enabled
SATA Port 0-4 Hot Plug: Enabled
eSATA Port Hot Plug: Enabled
Configuration/Video
Integrated Graphics Device: Enable if Primary
IGD DVMT Memory: 512 MB
Performance
Leave all at default settings
Security
Leave all at default settings
Power
Intel Dynamic Power Tech. Off
Boot
Boot Drive Order: SATA : Port X : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM… (DVDRW Drive)
SATA : Port 0 : ST500… (System Drive)
LAN : IBA GE Slot… (Ethernet Port)
Boot to Optical Devices: Enabled
Boot to Removable Devices: Enabled
Boot to Network: Enabled
USB Boot: Enabled
Boot USB Devices First: Disabled
UEFI Boot: Disabled
Legacy Boot: Enabled
Secure Boot: Leave all at default settings
BIOS Setup Auto Entry: Disabled
Startup Sound: Disabled
General Optimization: Disabled
USB Optimization: Disabled
Video Optimization: Disabled
Boot/Display Options
Display F2 to Enter Setup: Enabled
Display F7 to Update BIOS: Disabled
Display F10 to Enter Boot Menu: Enabled
Display F12 for Network Boot: Enabled
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