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Boot Up NumLock Status
This item defines if the keyboard NumLock key is active when your system is booted.
Gate A20 Option
This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation
of processors. Set this item for the default value.
Typematic Rate Setting
If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the
typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
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Typematic Rate (Char/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters per second
are generated by a held-down key.
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Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse
before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.
Security Option
If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system
start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.
HDD Security Freeze Lock
This item is a means to virus protection. Under the OS, any procedure that locks HDD is disabled.
APIC Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)
mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60
processors.
MPS Version Control For OS
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this main board will use.
Set this item for its default setting.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This item is only required if you have installed more than 64MB of memory and you are running the
OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, set this item for the default setting.
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
The S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics
technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T software resides on both the
disk drive and the host computer.
Report No FDD for Win95
Set this item for the default setting if you are running a system with no floppy drive and using
Windows 95; this ensures compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification.
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