Intel® SRMK2 Internet Server Technical Product Specification
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7.3 System BIOS
This section describes features of the system BIOS that are unique to SRMK2. For a complete
specification of standard PC-BIOS functions, see Section 14.2 for information about the AMBIOS
98 specification. The following groups of system BIOS features are described here:
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Security features
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Auto-configuration features
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Performance features
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Reliability features
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System services
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Boot options
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OEM customization hooks
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SMBIOS support
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Soft power switch
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POST memory manager support
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ACPI support
7.3.1 Auto-Configuration Features
The BIOS provides support for auto-configuration of the following:
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Plug and Play
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SMP initialization
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Memory sizing
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Boot drive selection
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PS/2 Mouse and keyboard swapping
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Multi-processor support
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Pentium
®
III
processor BIOS update
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USB keyboard and mice
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Boot Splash Screen
7.3.1.1
Plug and Play
The BIOS supports the following industry standards for full Plug and Play capabilities:
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Plug and Play (PnP) ISA specification
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System Management BIOS Reference Specification
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PCI Local Bus specification
See Section 14.2 for information about these specifications.
7.3.1.1.1
Resource Allocation
The system BIOS identifies, allocates, and initializes resources in a manner
consistent with other Intel servers. The BIOS scans for the following, in order:
1. Devices required for early console redirection
2. ISA devices
3. Off-board PCI devices
4. On-board PCI devices