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Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS features screen
4.4.1 Virus Warning
If enabled, a warning message and alarm beep activates if someone
attempts to write here. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
4.4.2 L1 & L2 Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. The commands are
“Enabled” or “Disabled.”
4.4.3 Quick Power On Self Test
This option speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) conducted as soon
as the computer is turned on. When Enabled, BIOS shortens or skips
some of the items during the test. When Disabled, the computer conducts
normal POST procedures.
4.4.4 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS tries to load the OS with the devices in the sequence selected.
Choices are: Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD, SCSI, CDROM, LAN, Disabled.
4.4.5 Swap Floppy Drive
Logical name assignments of floppy drives can be swapped if there is
more than one floppy drive. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
4.4.6 Boot UP Floppy Seek