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System Boot-Up Sequence
: If "A:, C:" (default), the BIOS will look
for bootable operating system files from floppy drive A: first before
looking for them in drive C:. You can reverse this sequence by
selecting "C:, A:".
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External Cache Memory
: Select "Enabled" to enable external on-
board cache memory.
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Internal Cache Memory
: Select "Enabled" to enable the cache
memory inside the 486 CPU chip.
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Password Checking Option
: Choose "Setup" or "Always". default
setting is "Setup". The password feature can be used to prevent
unauthorized system boot-up or unauthorized use of BIOS SETUP.
"Always"
Each time the system is turned on, the pass word prompt
appears.
"Setup"
If there is a password set, the Password prompt only
appears if you attempt to enter the BIOS Setup program.
If there is no set password, the Password Checking
Option is disabled. You create a password by using
"CHANGE PASSWORD" in the Main Menu.
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Video ROM Shadow C000, 32K
: Shadowing helps to speed up
BIOS access by copying BIOS code to fast 32-bit RAM area and
executes it from there. The default setting is "Enabled".
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Adapter ROM Shadow
: Default setting is "Disabled". If you have
other expansion cards with ROMs on them such as SCSI controller,
you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use.
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Boot Sector Virus Protection
: Select 'Enabled' to protect the Boot
sector of your hard disk from software virus such as "Michael
Angelo".
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