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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Quick Power On Self Test (Default: Enabled)
Enable this option to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your sys- tem start up faster. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/HDD- 0/CDROM)
This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence. The available setting values are: Floppy, LS120,
Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled)
With this function set to enable, the system will to boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The available setting val- ues are: Disabled and Enabled.
Swap Floppy Drive (Default: Disabled)
If you have two floppy diskette drivers in your system, this option allows you to swap the assigned drive letters. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek (Default: Disabled)
If this option is enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system boot and the drive’s indicator will flash after the activation. The magnetic head will move back and forth from A to B. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status (Default: On)
This option defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The available setting values are: On and Off.
Gate A20 Option (Default: Fast)
This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for access to the 1MB memory. The available setting values are: Normal and Fast.
Typematic Rate Setting (Default: Disabled)
If this option is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) (Default: 6)
Use this option to define how many characters per second a
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