BIOS Setup
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NOTE:
The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with
a mouse that uses the COM port and USB connection.
Mouse Left
(
Mouse Right
)
means you need to double click the mouse
left
(
right
) button, for the computer to
power on. You also need to note the compatibility issue with your PS/2 mouse. Some
PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatibility problems. Also, if the
specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on.
KB Power ON Password
This option allows you to set a password required in order to Power ON your
computer. You will be asked to enter your password and then to confirm it. Do not
forget your password. Should you forget your password, you will have to open your
computer case, clear the CMOS and reset all parameters again in order to be able to
utilize this function.
Hot Key Power ON
There are twelve options are available, Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12. You can select this item
and using the <Ctrl> plus the one of each function key (F1 to F12) to power on the
computer.
Onboard FDD Controller
This item enables or disables the onboard FDD controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1
This item specifies the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 1.
Onboard Serial Port 2
This item specifies the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 2.
Onboard IR Function
This item enables or disables the onboard IR function. The options are: IrDA (HPSIR)
mode
ASK IR (Amplitude Shift Keyed IR) mode
Disabled.
RxD , TxD Active
Four options are available: Hi, Hi
Hi, Lo
Lo, Hi
Lo, Lo. The default setting
is
Hi, Lo
. Set IR transmission/reception polarity as High or Low.
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