Tomcat i7230A S5160
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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Spin up the hard disks as soon as power is supplied (or as soon as
possible)
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Initialize only critical parts of the chipset
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Read memory size from the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) chip on the
memory modules
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Eliminate logo delays
If disabled, the BIOS will run the whole gamut of boot-up tests.
It is recommended that you disable this feature when you boot up a new computer for the first
time or whenever you install a new piece of hardware. This allows the BIOS to run full
diagnostic tests to detect any problems that may slip past Quick Boot's abbreviated testing
scheme.
After a few error-free test runs, you should enable this feature for much faster booting.
Enabled
/ Disabled
Extended Memory Testing
Determines the tests that will be run on extended memory (memory above 1MB) during boot
up.
Normal /
Just zero it
/ None
3.3 Advanced
This section facilitates configuring advanced BIOS options for your system.
Installed OS
Select the operating system installed on the PC.
Note: An incorrect setting can cause the operating system to behave unpredictably.
Other / Win95 / Win98 / WinMe /
Win2000
