This document provides explanations of the common parameters that can be found in the BIOS configuration utility of most computers. It describes the main sections of the BIOS setup including the CPU setup, standard CMOS setup, BIOS features setup, chipset features setup, power management setup, and integrated peripherals. It provides details on configuring settings like the CPU speed and voltage, hard drive detection, date and time, as well as saving or exiting the BIOS configuration.

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