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Halt On
Default: All Errors
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine.
You can use this item to select which kind of errors in the POST are sufficient to
halt the system.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time.
Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option
This option displays a table of items which defines more advanced
information about your system. You can make modifications to most of
these items without introducing fatal errors to your system. Note that the
page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.
Virus Warning
Default: Disabled
When this item is enabled it provides some protection against viruses which try
to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. This item is
Disabled
as a default. You need to disable it so that you can install an operating
system. We recommend that you enable Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you
have installed your disk with an OS.
Y2K Monitor
Default: Disabled
Use this item to enable the onboard Y2K (Year 2000) monitor. When enabled
this function can monitor the RTC (Real Time Clock) Y2K data, and avoid that it
will be changed inappropriately. Some older programs have Y2K issues and will
try to change this data, causing system problems.