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BIOS Setup
Virtualization Technology
W hen enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by vendor-pool technology. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
In the sub-menu, it shows the hard disks information that was installed in the
system, and you can set the hard disk boot priority.
Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system.
Boot from Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device
if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Boot Sector Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or
computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS
’
data cannot be changed when attempt-
ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you
’
ll
need to disable this BIOS Sector Protection function.
You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable
it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immedi-
ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Important
Available settings for
“
1st/2nd/3rd & other Boot Device
”
vary depending on the
bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a
floppy drive, the setting
“
Floppy
”
will not show up.