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Security Option
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the
Administrator Password/User Password
item.
Setup
A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
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Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
Disabled
skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
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Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process.
Ultra Fast
provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disabled)
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VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto
Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver
Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
This item is configurable only when
Fast Boot
is set to
Enabled
or
Ultra Fast
.
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USB Support
Disabled
All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial
All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
Partial Initial
Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default)
This item is configurable only when
Fast Boot
is set to
Enabled
. This function is disabled when
Fast Boot
is set to
Ultra Fast
.
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PS2 Devices Support
Disabled
All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled
All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default)
This item is configurable only when
Fast Boot
is set to
Enabled
. This function is disabled when
Fast Boot
is set to
Ultra Fast
.
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NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled
Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled
Enables booting from the network.
This item is configurable only when
Fast Boot
is set to
Enabled
or
Ultra Fast
.
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Next Boot After AC Power Loss
Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Fast Boot
Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
This item is configurable only when
Fast Boot
is set to
Enabled
or
Ultra Fast
.
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Limit CPUID Maximum
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to
Disabled
for Windows XP operating
system; set this item to
Enabled
for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
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Execute Disable Bit
(Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the
computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its
supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information
about Intel
®
CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
