- 55 -
Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the Gate A20 is handled. The gate
A20 is a device used for above 1MByte of address memory. Initially, the
gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard. Today, while a key-
board still provides this support, it is more common and much faster in
setting to fast for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20.
Ø
The choice: Normal or Fast.
Typematic Rate Setting
Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When
this controller enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be
selected.
Ø
The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item sets how many times the keystroke will be repeat in a second
when you hold the key down.
Ø
The choice: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, or 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke.
Ø
The choice: 250, 500, 750, or 1000.
Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or
only when you enter setup.
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied
if the correct password is not entered promptly.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered promptly.
Ø
The choice: System or Setup.
Note : To disabled security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main
Menu, and then you will be asked to enter password. Don't
type anything and just press <Enter>; it will disable security.
Once the security is disabled, the system will boot, and you
can enter Setup freely.
