For most users, the fail safe defaults or the optimized defaults in BIOS are enough to run the PC at maximum stability. Some motherboards require you to enter BIOS menu to enable the USB chip or the SATA controller. Others adjust v-RAM for integrated GPU in BIOS. Enthusiasts tweak the BIOS to squeeze out maximum performance from the set up. They usually adjust fsb and Vcore for overclocking and tighten memory timings.
2007-06-18 18:27:32
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answered by Karz 7
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usually, yes.
There are a few boards that will run some auto configurations themselves, I know my Asus ran without setting it up specifically...
But bios is where all the tweaking happens. If you want full compatability, or to overclock stuff, or to set up hard drive arrays, or to ensure compatabilitiy with some programs and cards, then yeah, you've gotta set it up. It even controls fan speeds which can impact how loud the computer runs.
If you're going to build a pc, you might as well make sure it runs right, and that means playing with Bios.
2007-06-18 15:31:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Configuring the BIOS used the be the norm back in the day.
These days, the BIOS should not be touched unless you ae adding a particular piece of hardware that you want to enable or disable. Really, if you are not familiar with theBIOS and it's functions, you could do more wrong than right. SO please, do not tamper with the BIOS unless you really have to and know how to.
So to answer your qestion, a standard install of the OS and onboard devices should be a install without having to tamper with theBIOS.
Cheers!
2007-06-18 15:32:57
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answered by Antil0ck 4
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BIOS must be set. I have not built a computer, but I have done some reasearch on it. I know that when you finally get it constructed, and turn it into a unit, yor BIOS must be loaded from a floppy, or you will not get any function from the componets. Your OS will take over once it has booted, but the BIOS runs it until then.
2007-06-18 15:46:42
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answered by SFC V 5
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You DO NOT want to fool with your BIOS, (Basic Input/Output System), unless as other posters have stated there is a piece of hardware that your mobo's,(motherboard),BIOS does not recognize. 95.8% of the time you do not need to fool with your BIOS. ONE mistake in the wrong place, and you'll turn your computer into a piece of junk!
2007-06-18 15:54:19
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answer #5
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answered by Anonymous
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i am a microsoft certified profesional and i rarely even go into the bios. when setting up a new pc there should be no need ot go into the bios.
2007-06-18 15:29:54
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answer #6
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answered by Leosphere 2
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the substantial relies upon on the computing gadget. try F10 or F1 first. could be F12 or F2 additionally. many times the computing gadget could additionally help be attentive to whilst it boots (you in easy terms have some seconds although). Push the button as quickly as you notice the compaq logo once you turn on the computing gadget.
2016-10-17 23:35:35
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answered by rask 4
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new motherboards, you don't have to, unless you have a hard drive that cannot be autodetected.
2007-06-18 15:31:08
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answer #8
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answered by sutil 3
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