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BIOS Setup
Chipset Features Setup
The Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features
of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to
system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It must be
stated that these items should not be altered. The default settings have been
chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system.
Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure your system to
most save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style
of computer use .
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
This section describes how to configure the PCI bus system. This section
covers some very technical items and it is recommended that only experienced
users should make any changes to the default settings.
Integrated Peripherals
The Integrated Peripherals Setup allows the user to configure the onboard
IDE controller, floppy disk controller, the printer port and the serial ports.
Supervisor/User Password Setting
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The difference
between them are:
Supervisor Password :
You can enter the Setup Program and change
the options of the setup menus.
User Password :
You can enter the Setup Program but cannot
change the options of the setup menus.
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center
of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press<Enter>. The
new password will clear the previously entered password from the CMOS
memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again
and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and
operate without a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
the password. A message will be displayed to confirm that the password is
disabled.
