MSI Z87-XPOWER manual Enabled Enables the PS2 devices during Post

Chapter 3

Important

If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot.

▶Fast Boot [Enabled for Windows 8, Disabled for other OS]

Windows 8 fast boot allows user to enable or disable the USB, PS2 and SATA devices to accelerate system boot. This item will only be available when "MSI Fast Boot" is disabled.

[Enabled]	Enables the Fast Boot configuration.
[Disabled]	Disables the Fast Boot configuration.

▶USB Support [Full Initial]

Disabling the USB devices temporarily during POST will accelerate the system boot. The USB devices will be available after entering the operating system. This item will appear when “Fast Boot” is enabled.

[Disabled]	Disables the USB devices during POST for faster boot time.
[Full Initial]	Enables the USB devices during POST.

▶PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]

Disabling the PS2 devices temporarily during POST will accelerate the system boot. The PS2 devices will be available after entering the operating system. This item will appear when “Fast Boot” is enabled.

[Disabled]	Disables the PS2 devices during POST for faster boot time.
[Enabled]	Enables the PS2 devices during POST.

Important

If you disable the PS/2 or USB devices and you want to enter BIOS with PS/2 or USB keyborard, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot.

▶ SATA Device Support [Enabled]

Disabling the SATA devices temporarily during POST will accelerate the system boot. The SATA devices will be available after entering the operating system. This item will appear when “Fast Boot” is enabled.

[Disabled]	Disables the SATA devices during POST for faster boot time.
[Enabled]	Enables the SATA devices during POST.

▶Internal GOP Configuration

Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This menu shows the iGFX Driver version for system information management. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8 Feature” is enabled.

▶Secure Boot

Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8 Feature” is enabled.

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