IBM NetVista, Hardware Manual

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Start options
The start options are settings that affect the way your computer acts when started.
Startup Sequence
Your computer can be started from several devices, including the hard disk drive, diskette drive, and CD-ROM drive.
Primary Startup Sequence
Use this setting to view or change the sequence.
Automatic Power On
Select enabled to use the startup sequence if your computer is started using automatic power on function.
Error Startup Sequence
You can set a device for this option. Select Primary if you want the system to bypass the Configuration/Setup Utility menu and a different
startup sequence when a post error occurs.
Virus Detection
This setting allows you to determine whether or not you want the virus checker that comes with your system’s BIOS to check each time
when you turn on your computer. Select
enabled to use this function. The BIOS will halt the system and a message will appear to warn that
your computer may have a virus.
If necessary, you need to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the program before any damage is done.
Keyboard Num Lock State
Determines the default state of the numeric keybad.
Keyboard Speed
Determines whether or not the speed at which the keyboard responds when you hold down a key. The default typematic rate is 30
characters per second (Fast Rate).
Disketteless Operation
The computer will startup and run without a keyboard if you select enabled.
Power On Self-Test
Determines the level of power on self-test (Quick or Enhanced) that will be done during the power on sequence. Select Quick to run a
shortened power on self-test (POST) each time you turn on your computer.
Power On Logos
Determines whether or not logos are displayed during the power on sequence.
Network Boot F12 Option
Determines whether or not to boot from Network after the system is turned on by pressing F12.
Power On Status
Determines whether or not the power on indicators are displayed during the power on sequence.
Date and Time
Use this setting to set the date and time in your computer.
Advanced Setup
Use these features to configure advanced hardware features.
Cache Control
Use this setting to enable or disable the internal and external processor Cache. Overall system performance improves when cache is
enabled.
ROM Shadowing
Determines whether or not video BIOS will be copied to RAM. Video performance improves when chache is enabled.
PCI Control
Select enabled if you want your computer to have a PCI parity check of data across the PCI bus.