IBASE Technology MI945P, User Manual

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BIOS SETUP
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Quick Power On Self Test
When enabled, this field speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after
the system is turned on. If it is set to
Enabled , BIOS will skip some items.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
These fields determine the drive that the system searches first for an
operating system. The options available include
Floppy , LS120 , Hard
Disk , CDROM, ZIP100 , USB-Floppy, USB-ZIP , USB-CDROM, LAN
and Disable .
Boot Other Device
These fields allow the system to search for an OS from other devices
other than the ones selected in the First/Second/Third Boot Device.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This allows you to activate the NumLock function after you power up the
system.
Gate A20 Option
This field allows you to select how Gate A20 is worked. Gate A20 is a
device used to address memory above 1 MB.
Typematic Rate Setting
When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will
generate only one instance. When enabled, you can set the two typematic
controls listed next. By default, this field is set to
Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typematic rate is enabled, the system registers repeated
keystrokes speeds. Settings are from 6 to 30 characters per second.