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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
F1: General Help
Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with
caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
CPU TM function (Enabled)
For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency
and voltage according to its temperature.
Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott
and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying
to install Windows NT 4.0.
Execute Disable Bit (Disabled)
This item is a security feature that helps you protect your CPU and operating system
against malicious software executing code. This item is available when CPU supports
the feature.
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech-
nology) function. This item shows only if the CPU supports EIST.
Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)
This item enables or disables enhanced halt.
Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start
up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system
hardware is operating smoothly.
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Advanced Setup
CPU TM function
Enabled
Max CPUID Value Limit
Disabled
Execute Disable Bit
Disabled
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Disabled
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled
Quick Power on Self Test
Enabled
Boot up NumLock Status
On
APIC Mode
Enabled
Boot Other Device
Enabled
Security Check
System
For the processor its
CPUID belows 0F41h.
TM2 only can be enable
under below setting.
1.Freq. >=3.6GHz FSB800
2.Freq. >=2.8GHz FSB533
Help Item
mnlk
: Move
F10: Save and Exit
Enter : Select
+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit