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The BIOS Setup Utility
Energy Saving Timer
The Energy Saving Timer conserves energy by putting the system into a “sleep
mode.” When the system is in sleep mode, it consumes less energy.
If a specified time elapses and no keystrokes are performed, the computer goes
into sleep mode. The timer recognizes keyboard activity only (not mouse
movements).
This category can be set for one minute or in increments of fifteen minutes (up
to 120 minutes). After the allotted time, the CPU will reduce its speed to
8MHz. The Energy Saving Timer must be set to DISABLED if a DX4-
100MHz is installed. The Scroll Lock light will flash to indicate reduced
speed. To return to full processing speed, press any key.
Non-Cacheable Area
This category allows a block of 32-bit memory to be set as NON-
CACHEABLE. The size and address can be selected. The sizes include: 64K,
128K, 256K, 512K, 1M, 2M, and 4M.
To select the memory to be Non-Cacheable, use the <+/-> keys to change the
first three zeros to the appropriate address (only these zeros can be changed).
It must start from 0000000h to 0FF0000h (15.94MB). The default setting for
this category is UNDEFINED.
Keyboard
If the keyboard category is set to INSTALLED, the computer will test the
keyboard during boot. If set for NOT INSTALLED, the system will ignore
any keyboard errors and always attempt to boot. Set this for INSTALLED
unless using the system board in an application which does not require a
keyboard.
System Password
When enabled, a password will be required to enter the system.
To set a system password, set this category to ENABLED. After you have
finished configuring the BIOS, press the <Esc> key to exit followed by the
<F4> key to save the changes and reboot. When the system reboots, it will ask
you to enter a new password. After you enter the new password, the System
Password feature will be in effect.
Warning:
If you forget your password, it cannot be changed without discharging the
CMOS.
