Abit AB9 QuadGT, User Manual

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BIOS Setup
AB9 QuadGT 2-15
First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot Device],
and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according
to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot
from another device other than these three items.
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Select the correct type of CD-ROM for the option [First Boot device] when
installing OS from CD-ROM.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.
[On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys.
[Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.
Security Option
This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots
or only when enters the BIOS setup.
[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.
[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.
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Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open
the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start
up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set
options.
MPS Version Ctrl For OS
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will
use. Leave this item at its default setting.
Report No FDD For OS
When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk
drive. Leave this item at its default setting.
Full Screen LOGO Show
This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.