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Execute Bit Support
Intel’s Execute Bit Support functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious “buffer overflow”
attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to
classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a
malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution,
preventing damage or worm propagation.
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IOAPIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to
compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will
expand available IRQ resources for the system.
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Boot Sequence
Press <Enter. To enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
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1
st
/ 2
nd
/ 3
rd
Boot Device
The items allow you to set the first/ second/ third boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk
operating system.
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Boot From Other Device
Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. If the system fails to boot
from the 1
st
/ 2
nd
/ 3
rd
boot device.
