NEC PowerMate VP75, User Manual

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2-22 Setup and Operation
Memory Shadow
For memory shadowing parameters, select “Memory Shadow” directly from the Main Menu
summary window. See Table Section 2-4 for a description of Memory Shadow parameters.
CAUTION: Incorrect settings can cause the sys-
tem to malfunction.
Table Section 2-4 Memory Shadow Parameters
Parameter Options Description
System shadow Not user-
selectable Always enabled. Shadows video BIOS and
improves performance.
Video shadow Not user-
selectable Always enabled. Shadows video BIOS and
improves performance.
Shadow Memory
Regions Enabled
Disabled Default is disabled. Shadows optional ROM located
in specified segments of memory and can improve
performance.
CAUTION:
Some add-in boards,
particularly with on-board firmware, do not work
properly when shadowed.
Boot Sequence
The system might require a Supervisor password to set Boot Sequence parameters. Select “Boot
Sequence” directly from the Main Menu summary window to display the
“Boot Options” menu.
Use the legend keys to make the selections and exit to the Main Menu. Use Table Section 2-5 to
select the boot options.
Table Section 2-5 Boot Parameters
Parameters Options Description
Boot sequence A: then C: (default)
C: then A:
C: only The BIOS attempts to load the operating system
from the disk drives in the sequence selected here.
“C: only” (under Supervisor password control)
provides virus protection.
Setup prompt Enabled (default)
Disabled Displays “Press<F2> for Setup” during bootup.
POST errors Enabled (default)
Disabled At boot error, pauses and displays “Press <F1> to
resume, <F2> for Setup”.