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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 unneces-
sary updating or flashing of the BIOS. When ena-
bled, 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 maxi-
mum 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 net-
work 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.
