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BIOS Setup
processor can simultaneously process two threads of code, improving the per-
formance of multi-threaded code running on a single processor platform. Set-
ting this function to
Enabled
will improve overall system performance, in-
crease number of users a platform can support, improve reaction and response
time, and increase number of transaction that can be executed. Setting options:
Enabled
,
Disabled
.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system. The settings are:
Floppy
The system will boot from floppy drive.
LS120
The system will boot from LS-120 drive.
HDD-0
The system will boot from the first HDD.
SCSI
The system will boot from the SCSI device.
CDROM
The system will boot from the CD-ROM.
HDD-1
The system will boot from the second HDD if available.
HDD-2
The system will boot from the third HDD if available.
HDD-3
The system will boot from the fourth HDD if available.
ZIP100
The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.
LAN
The system will boot from the network drive.
Disabled
Disable this sequence.
MSI Reminds You...
Available settings for “First/Second/Third Boot Device” vary
depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For
example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy”
does not show up.
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*
CPU
: Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT
Technology;
*
Chipset
: Intel
®
Chipsets that support HT Technology;
*
BIOS
: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*
OS
: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
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