Peak Peak 632A, User Manual

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PEAK 632A User Guide
BIOS Setup
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Error Halt
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power
up.
No errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system
will be stopped and you will be prompted.
All errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that
may be detected.
All,But
Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will
stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error;
it will stop for all other errors.
Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional)
memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K
for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems
with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU's memory address
map.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K address space. This is
memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load
device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application programs. Most
use for this area is Shadow RAM.