2-30 Setup and Operation
Typematic Rate Programming
The parameter controls whether the default user configuration values are used for
Typematic Rate Delay and Typematic Rate.
n
Default
−
sets the Typematic Rate to 250 msec and Typematic Rate is set to 6.
n
Override
−
provides the following two options. These options allowing the you to
customize the values.
Typematic Rate Delay
The Typematic Rate Delay field controls how long it takes for the keyboard auto-repeat
function to start when a keyboard key is held down. The delay times are as follows.
n
250 msec (default)
n
500 msec
n
750 msec
n
1000 msec
Typematic Rate
The Typematic Rate Delay field controls the speed characters repeat when you hold down a
keyboard key. The higher the number the faster the repeat, delay times are as follows.
n
6 char/sec (default)
n
8 char/sec
n
10 char/sec
n
12 char/sec
n
15 char/sec
n
20 char/sec
n
24 char/sec
n
30 char/sec
Video Mode
This field cannot be entered; it is an information field only. The system has a built-in video
controller, the default is “EGA/VGA.”
Mouse
This field cannot be entered; it is an information field only. The system supports a PS/2
mouse. If the mouse is not installed, the field will not be displayed. The default is
“Installed.”
