VIA Technologies KT400A, User Manual

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BIOS
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Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST). The default is Enabled.
Enabled : This setting will shorten or skip of the items checked during POST.
Disabled : Normal POST.
First /Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence
selected in these items.
Options: Floppy, LS120, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN,
Disabled.
Boot Other Device
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating
system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the first, second, and third
boot devices. The default is Enabled.
Options: Enabled, Disabled.
Swap Floppy Drive
This will swap your physical drive letters A & B if you are using two floppy disks.
Options: Enabled, Disabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This controls the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. The default is On.
On : The keypad acts as a 10-key pad.
Off : The keypad acts like cursor keys.
Gate A20 Option
This refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB (extended memory).
Normal : The A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard controller or chipset
hardware.
Fast : The A20 signal is controlled by Port 92 or chipset specific method.
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the System and Setup, or just to Setup.
System : The system will not boot and the access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup : The system will boot; but the access to Setup will be denied if the
incorrect password is not entered at the prompt.