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Award BIOS Setup Utility
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.
Keyboard/Mouse Power On
This field allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-
on the system.
Disabled
Default setting.
Password
When this option is selected, move the cursor to
the “KB Power On Password” field and press
<Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to
5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to
confirm, then press <Enter>.
Important:
The power button will not function once a
keyboard password has been set in the “KB
Power On Password” field. You must type the
correct password to power-on the system. If
you forgot the password, power-off the
system and remove the battery. Wait for a
few seconds and install it back before
powering-on the system.
Hot Key
When this option is selected, move the cursor to
the “KB Power On Hot Key” field to select a
function key you would like to use to power-on the
system. The options are from Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12.
Mouse Left
When this option is selected, double-click the left
button of the mouse to power-on the system.
Mouse Right
When this option is selected, double-click the right
button of the mouse to power-on the system.
Any Key
Press any key to power-on the system.
Keyboard 98
When this option is selected, press the “wake up”
key of the Windows
98 compatible keyboard to
power-on the system.
