3.4.2 CPU Internal Cache/External Cache
Depending on the CPU/chipset design, these options can speed up memory access when enabled.
3.4.3 Boot Sequence
This function determines the sequence in which the computer will search the drives for the disk operating system (i.e. DOS). The default value is “C, A”.
A,C | System will first search the FDD, then the HDD. |
C,A | System will first search the HDD, then the FDD. |
C only | System will only search the HDD. |
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3.4.4 Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 KB type is 40 tracks while 720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44 MB are all 80 tracks.
Enabled | BIOS searches the floppy drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 |
| tracks. Note that BIOS cannot differentiate 720 KB, 1.2 MB, |
| and 1.44 MB type drives as they are all 80 tracks. |
Disabled | BIOS will not search for the floppy drive type by track |
| number. Note that there will not be any warning message if |
| the drive installed is 360 KB. |
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