EPOX EP-4PEA, User Manual

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BIOS
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MPS Version Control For OS
Specifies the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS). Version 1.4 supports multiple
PCI bus configurations by incorporating extended bus definitions. Enable this for
Windows NT or Linux. For older operating systems, select Version 1.1.
Options: 1.1, 1.4.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
Software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media,
heads, and electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability
status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the
Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and
advises appropriate action to protect the data. The default is Disabled.
Options: Enabled, Disabled.
Full Screen LOGO Show
This option allows you determine Full Screen LOGO display when POST.
Options: Enabled, Disabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This controls the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. The default is On.
On : The keypad acts as a 10-key pad.
Off : The keypad acts like cursor keys.
Gate A20 Option
This refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB (extended
memory). The default is Normal.
Normal : The A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard controller or chipset
hardware.
Fast : The A20 signal is controlled by Port 92 or chipset specific method.
Typematic Rate Setting
This determines the keystrokes repeat rate. The default is Disabled.
Enabled : Allows typematic rate and typematic delay programming.
Disabled :The typematic rate and typematic delay will be controlled by the
keyboard controller in your system.