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Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate
A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 MByte. Initially, the
gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard. Today, while key-
boards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster,
set to Fast for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20.
The choice: Normal, Fast.
Typematic Rate Setting
Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller.
When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be se-
lected.
The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a key stroke when you
hold the key down.
The choice: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to
repeat the keystroke.
The choice: 250, 500, 750, 1000.
Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the system boots
or only when you enter setup.
System
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt.
The choice: System, Setup.
