Chapter 4: AMI BIOS
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INT19 Trap Response
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this
item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "trap" Interrupt
19 immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to
function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Postponed, the ROM BIOS of the
host adaptors will execute the trap during legacy boot only. The options are
Im-
mediate
and Postponed.
Watch Dog Function
If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to automatically reboot when
a non-recoverable error occurs that lasts for more than five minutes. The options
are Enabled and
Disabled.
Power Button Function
This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.
Select 4-Second Override to force the user to press and hold the Power Button for
4 seconds before the system turns off. Select Instant Off if you want the system to
instantly power off when the Power Button is pressed. The options are 4 Second
Override and
Instant Off.
Restore on AC Power Loss
Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for
the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system
power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system
to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power-On, Stay-Off
and
Last State
.
CPU Configuration
Note
: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect
value may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert
to the default setting.
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enabled to allow BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Elec-
tromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. Select
Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are
Disabled
and Enabled.
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology
Set to Enabled to use the processor's Hyper Threading Technology feature. The
options are
Enabled
and Disabled.
