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BIOS Setup
3.1.4.8 Init Display First
This field is used to select whether to initialize the AGP or PCI first
when the system boots.
AGP
When the system boots, it will first initialize the
AGP.
PCI Slot
When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.
3.1.4.9 Onboard LAN Control
This field is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN.
3.1.4.10 BIOS Flash Protect
Enabled
This option will protect the system from unnecessary
updating or flashing of the BIOS. When enabled, it
secures the BIOS therefore any updates to the BIOS
will not take effect.
Disabled
Disables the “BIOS flash lock” function, allowing you
to update or flash the BIOS any time needed.
3.1.4.11 IDE HDD Block Mode
Enabled
The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system
BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum
block size the system can transfer. The block size will
depend on the type of hard disk drive.
Disabled
The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.
3.1.4.12 Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Enable this field if you wish to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk
drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network
directly.
If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the <Shift> and
<F10> keys simultaneously when prompted during boot-up. Take
note: you will be able to access the boot ROM’s program (by typing
<Shift> + <F10>) only when this field is enabled.
