AWARD
®
BIOS Setup
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MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. The MPS is a specification by
which PC manufacturers design Intel architecture systems with two or more
processors. Most newer server operating systems support MPS 1.4, such as
Noverll IntranetWare 4.1 or Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0. To find out
which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings
are
1.4
and
1.1
.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This setting allows you to run the OS/2
®
operating system with DRAM greater
than 64MB. Setting options:
Non-OS2
,
OS2
.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re-
porting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that
monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an oppor-
tunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before
the hard disk becomes offline. Settings:
Enabled
and
Disabled
.
Small Logo (EPA) Show
This setting disables/enables the Small Logo (EPA) Show function. Setting
options:
Disabled, Enabled
.
