Intel 945 Series | User's Manual |
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Limit CPUID MaxVal
When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0.
C1E Function
This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption.
Execute Disable Bit
This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.
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・Hard Disk Boot Priority
This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.
・Virus Warning
Allow you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
・CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Enable or Disable the L1 & L2 cache which is built in the processor.
・CPU L3 Cache
The L3 cache is among the processor and memory which is built in the mainboard.
L3 is slower than L1 or L2.This option for enable or disable the L3 cache.
・Quick Power On Self Test
When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST.
・First Boot Device/Second Boot Device/Third Boot Device/Boot Other Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot
Device], and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three items.
・Swap Floppy Drive
If you have 2 floppy drives, you can change A to B, or change B to A.
・Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed if choose [Enable].
・Boot Up NumLock Status
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
・Gate A20 Option
[Normal]: | The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard controller or chipset hardware. |
[Fast]: (default) | The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method. |
・Typematic Rate Setting
Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.
・Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Set the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30.
・Typematic Delay (Msec)
Set the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
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