First Boot Device/ Second Boot Device/ Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Important
Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” will not show up.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below:
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below:
Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.
System A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
APIC Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS