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BIOS Setup 3-11
APIC Mode:
Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is
Enabled
.
MPS Version Ctrl For OS:
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. The
options are 1.1 and 1.4. The default setting is
1.4 . If you use an older OS for dual processor executing,
please set this option to 1.1.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB:
When the system memory is bigger than 64MB, the communication method between the BIOS and the
operating system will differ from one operating system to another. If you use OS/2, select
OS2 ; if you are
using another operating system, select Non-OS2 . The default setting is Non-OS2 .
Report No FDD For OS:
When you are running some older Windows version without floppy drive, set this item to Yes . Otherwise,
set it to No . The default setting is No .
Delay IDE Initial (Secs):
This item is used to support some old models or special types of hard disks or CD-ROMs. They may need
a longer amount of time to initialize and prepare for activation. Since the BIOS may not detect those
kinds of devices during system booting. You can adjust the value to fit such devices. Larger values will
give more delay time to the device. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you
can enter is 15. The default setting is
0
.
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