Micron Technology MERIDIAN 850 manual Memory, L1 Cache Enable, L1 Cache Writeback, L2 Cache Enable

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Chapter 5 - Using SETUP

Memory

L1 Cache Enable

Enables or disables the Pentium processor’s internal cache. When enabled, system performance increases.

L1 Cache Writeback

Sets cache to either writeback mode (faster) or write-through mode.

L2 Cache Enable

Enables or disables the onboard external L2 cache. The computer is typi- cally faster with L2 cache enabled.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesSuspend/Resume Button Front ViewMouse Buttons TruePoint Pointing DeviceMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Power ButtonReset Switch Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Battery Temperature SensorFaulty Battery Indicator Battery Only Mode Power ManagementNormal Mode Power Saving ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Opening the Lid Using Your MeridianExamining the Interior Features TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Video Select Fast BootBoot Device Date and TimeBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL1 Cache Writeback L1 Cache EnableL2 Cache Enable MemoryFast Diskette DisksDiskette Drive Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskLPT Type ComponentsCOM Ports LPT PortLeft-Handed Mouse Keyboard NumlockKeyboard Repeat Internal MouseLow Power Saving PowerEnable Power Saving Battery OnlyCustom Power Saving High Power SavingSave and Exit Save and RebootDefault Settings ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsAC Adapter Specifications DimensionsBattery Pack Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes