I realize this is probably a loaded question, but since the BIOS has so many variables, and I don't have time to research each input, is there a "playbook" on what settings to use?  Or would the default settings wind up being the optimum setting to be used? OR are there any particualr settings that would take advantage of my memory / cpu better than the default settings?
 
Thanks,
Terry
 
EVGA X79 SLI
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB (X2) RAID 0
Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz
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I realize this is probably a loaded question, but since the BIOS has so many variables, and I don't have time to research each input, is there a "playbook" on what settings to use?  Or would the default settings wind up being the optimum setting to be used? OR are there any particualr settings that would take advantage of my memory / cpu better than the default settings?

Thanks,
Terry

EVGA X79 SLI
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB (X2) RAID 0
Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold Series RSC00-80GAD3-US 1200W Power Supply

 
Restore Defauts then under SATA Configuration > RAID mode.
 
That's about as easy, most optimum default, and auto-pilot you get...

If you are running the CPU at stock speeds, all the CPU settings can pretty much be left on auto. You may want to set the memory timings and voltages manually to make sure it is running at the correct values.  Other than that, there isn't much else that needs changed if the plan is to run the system stock.