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6. Security Setup
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Wait For“F1” If any Error
(The system waits the user to press F1 if any error occurs from the computer).
The options are Disable and Enable. Normally, it is set as Enable. Then if the
computer has any error, a line of English words will appear on the screen,
reminding the user of pressing F1 to enter CMOS for setup. If it is set as
Disable, that line of English words won't appear. However, if the words “wait…”
appear during the start up process and you press Del, the system can also
enter CMOS for setup.
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Hit “Del” Message Display
(Information is displayed when the computer is started, suggesting the user
can press “Del” to enter the state for CMOS setup). The options are [Disable]
and [Enable]. Normally, [Enable] is selected. After [Enable] is selected, the
information on how to enter the state for CMOS setup will be displayed at the
time the computer is started. If [Disable] is selected, such information won't be
displayed. However, if you press “Del” when the character “Wait……” appears
at the time the computer is started, the system can also enter the state for
CMOS setup.
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nterrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
If you use some PCI extension cards with built-in firmware program (like SCSI
extension card) and you want to start the system through Interrupt 19, you can
set this item as [Enabled]. The options are [Disabled] and [Enabled].
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Boot Device Priority
To set the booting priority.
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Hard Disk Drives
To set the booting priority of hard disk devices.
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Removable Drives
To set the booting priority of removable devices.
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CD/DVD Drives
To set the booting priority of CD/DVD-ROM devices.
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If this function is selected, the following information will appear:
Enter New Password hhhhhh
Then, enter the password with not more than eight characters and press <Enter>.
BIOS will requires to enter the password again. Once you enter it again, BIOS will
save the set password.
Once the password item is enabled, you will be required to enter the password
each time before the system goes to the set program of BIOS. The user can set
this item through the Security Option in advanced BIOS properties. If the item
Security Option is set as System, the password will be required to be entered
before the system guides and goes to the set program of BIOS. If set as Setup,
the password will be required to be entered only before the system goes to the
set program of BIOS.
To delete the password, press <Enter> in the popped-up window that requires to
enter the password. Then, information for confirmation will appear on the screen
to allow you decide whether the password is disabled. Once the password is
disabled, you won't have to enter the password and can enter the setup program
directly when the system is restarted.
