ADVANCED CMOS SETUP Options
Option
Function
Typematic Rate Enables or disables programming of the typematic
Programming
rate; if enabled, you can change the next two options
on the screen
Typematic Rate Sets the delay period between the time you press a
Delay
key and the time the character appears on the screen
(in milliseconds); the higher the number. the longer the
delay; the default is 500 msec, or 1/2 second
Typematic Rate Sets the rate at which a character repeats when you
hold down a key; the higher the number, the faster the
repeat rate; the default is 24 characters per second
PS/2 Mouse
Enables or disables PS/2-type mouse support for the
Support Option
EXT KB port; always enable this option when you
connect a pointing device to the EXT KB port
Above 1 MB
Memory Test
Enables or disables testing of memory above 1 MB
during system startup; disabling this option speeds up
the startup process
Memory Test
Enables or disables an audible ticking sound as
Tick Sound
memory Is tested during system startup
Hit <Del>
Enables or disables the message that prompts you to
Message Display run the Setup program; if you disable this message,
you will not see Hit <Del>, If you want
to
run
setup;
you can still start the Setup program by
pressing
during the memory test
Hard Disk Type
Identifies where the hard disk drive parameters table is
47 Data Area
stored: it Is not necessary to change this setting
Wait For <Fl>
Enables or disables the message that prompts you to
if Any Error
press
to run Setup when an error occurs
System Boot Up
Turns the Num Lock function either On or Off whenever
Num Lock
the system starts up
Floppy Drive
Enables or disables checking the diskette drive for
Seek At Boot
COMMAND.COM during system startup; enable this
option if you plan to start the computer from drive
A
5-8 Running
Setup