3.3.10 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 Mbytes. Initially, the gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard (Normal). Today, while keyboards still provide
this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the system chipset (Fast; default) to provide support for gate A20.
3.3.11 Typematic Rate Setting
Select "Enabled" to configure "Typematic Rate" and "Typematic Delay" functions.
3.3.12 Typematic Rate
Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while you hold down a key.
3.3.13 Typematic Delay
Select "Enabled" to set the length of delay before key strokes to repeat. Available options are "250", "500", "750", and
"1000".
3.3.14 Security Option
You can select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter the Setup. You
can assign "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" in the main CMOS Setup Utility Screen.
3.3.15 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
If you are using OS/2 operating system and installed memory is larger than 64MB. You need to have the setting in the
enable mode.
3.3.16 Report No FDD For WIN 95
While the FDD in "STANDARD CMOS SETUP" is set to NONE, set this option to No to release IRQ6 for passing
Win95 logo. This option is irrelevant under normal operation .
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup
These settings are intended for the Advanced Chipset function on the motherboard. Fine tuning these options,
enhances the performance of the system.
Figure 3.4
Advanced Chipset Features Screen
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Advanced Chipset Features
3.4.1 SDRAM CAS Latency Time