Figure 3-3
. Advanced BIOS Features Screen
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Advanced BIOS Features
Virus Warning
Disabled
Item
Help
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Processor Number Feature
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Menu
Level >
Quick Power On Self Test
Enabled
First Boot Device
IDE-0
Second Boot Device
Floppy
Third Boot Device
SCSI
Fourth Boot Device
Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive
Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status
On
Gate A20 Option
Fast
Typematic Rate Setting
Disabled
X Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
6
X Typematic Delay (Msec)
250
Security Option
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Setup
Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Report No FDD For WIN 95
Video BIOS Shadow
Disabled
Yes
Enabled
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3.3.1 Virus Warning
When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition table on the hard drive for any
attempt to modify. If an attempt is detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning message.
Select
"
Disabled
"
if you are installing a new operating system.
3.3.2 CPU Internal/External Cache
These options are to enable or disable CPU Internal (L1) Cache, or External (L2) Cache.
3.3.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Select
"
Enabled
"
to enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
Select
"
Disabled
"
to disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
3.3.4 Processor Number Feature
This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III processor. Each Pentium III processor comes
with an individual "processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore, when connected to
the internet, Pentium III processor transmits the serial number online making it possible to track your online
activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this function.
3.3.5 Quick Power On Self Test
Select
"
Enabled
"
to speed up time required to complete Power-On Self-Test.
3.3.6 First/Second/Third Boot Device & Boot Other Device
This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system. Available options are Floppy, HDD, CD-
ROM, SCSI, LAN and LS120/ZIP. Set
"
Boot Other Device
"
to Enabled if you wish to boot from another
