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Award BIOS Setup Utility
systems like Windows
®
95/98/2000 or the operating system may not
install nor work.
CPU Internal Cache and External Cache
These fields speed up the memory access. The default value is enabled.
Enable the External Cache for better performance.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
The processors supported by the system board come with built-in
Level 2 cache. By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache.
If you are not using this function, set this field to Disabled.
Processor Serial Number
This field will appear only when you are using Intels Pentium
III or
later processor. These processors come with an individual
"processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore,
when connected to the Internet, the processor transmits the serial
number online making it possible to track your online activity. This
field provides you the option of disabling this function.
Quick Power On Self Test
This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on
the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check
items during POST.
First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and
Boot Other Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the First Boot
Device Second Boot Device and Third Boot Device fields
respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to
the sequence of the drive selected. Set Boot Other Device to
Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.
