Micronics W6-LI manual System Time and Date, Diskette a or B, Numlock, External Cache, Video Bios

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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

System Time and Date

To set the time, use the <-> key to decrease the number and the <+> key to increase the number. To move the prompt forward, use the <Tab> key; to move the prompt backward, use the <Shift-Tab> key. To set the date, use the up and down arrows<−/↓> to highlight the System Date and follow the same procedure used to set the time.

Diskette A or B

To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from your computer, use the up and down arrow keys <−/↓> to select the desired drive. Use the <+/-> keys to change the setting until it matches the floppy drive you installed. The BIOS supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720KB, and 360KB floppy drives.

Numlock

Setting this to ON activates Numlock upon boot. Setting this to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be set to OFF.

External Cache

This selection allows you to enable the external memory cache. For optimal performance, select Enabled.

Video BIOS

The Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow or Shadow

&Cache the video BIOS. Choosing Shadowed & Cached (default) caches the shadowed video BIOS for even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies the video BIOS into RAM for faster execution. To disable the Video BIOS category, select Disabled.

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Contents PCI/ISA Copyright Notices Table of Contents Installing Device Drivers Glossary Index List of Figures Introduction Features Software Compatibility IBMBefore You Begin Common NamesQuick Installation Installing the W6-LIPower-Up Screen Configuring the W6-LI Static ElectricityW6-LI System Board W6-LI System BoardJumper Settings CPUFunction Settings Disable Scsi 9B Case & Peripheral Connections Installing the W6-LI IntroductionATX chassis with standard hardware System Memory Installing the W6-LI Memory Configurations Memory Bank Bank 256MB Installing the DIMMs Removing DIMMsInstalling a CPU Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Installing a PCI CardInstalling an ISA Peripheral Card Installing an ISA CardInstalling a CD-ROM Drive Connecting Sound Devices W6-LI Sound OptionLine Game PortLine Out Connecting the Scsi Option Bios Setup Utility SetupPower-Up Screen Running the Setup Procedure Setting the Main ScreenDiskette a or B Video BiosSystem Time and Date NumlockExtended Memory System BiosSystem Memory Type Multiple-Sector TransfersBit I/O LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Smart MonitoringSerial Port B Setting the Advanced ScreenSerial Port a Floppy Disk Controller Use MP SpecificationParallel Port Integrated PCI IDESecured Setup Configuration Reset Configuration DataPCI Configuration Large Disk Access ModeSet Supervisor Password Security ScreenSet User Password Supervisor Password SubmenuDiskette Access Password on BootFixed Disk Boot Sector Power Screen Power ManagementStandby Timeout Auto Suspend TimeoutSetup Prompt Boot ScreenHard Drive Boot Order Post ErrorsExit Screen Floppy CheckTheBIOSSetupUtility W6-LI System Board Manual Installing Device Drivers Installing the Sound DriversInstalling the Scsi Drivers Specifications BiosEnvironmental Specifications ScsiBattery Disposal Support and Information Services Technical SupportService Hours Country Appendix a Technical Information W6-LI System Board Manual Message Possible Cause Solution Post MessagesCmos Beep and Post Codes Get in Post Reg Code One beep Hard Disk Drive Types Heads Write Sectors SizeType Cylinders Heads Write Precomp Sectors Size 823 512 Updating the System Bios Appendix E Updating the System BiosPage Limited Warranty Non-Warranty Service FCC Statement DeclarationofConformity Glossary Internal Cache Cache which is built into the CPU. See Cache Small Computer System Interface Glossary Index ATXPage