Table 4 Computer Setup—Advanced BIOS Features (continued)

Security Option

Allows you to set the security option to Setup or System so that the password is required every time

 

the system boots or only when entering Computer Setup.

 

 

APIC Mode

Disables/enables the Advanced-PIC mode.

 

 

MPS Version Control

Allows you to set the MPS table version to:

for OS

●

1.1

 

 

●

1.4

 

 

BIOS Write Protection

Disables/enables BIOS upgrading.

 

 

Execute Disable Bit

Disables/enables Execute Disable Bit (XD) functionality, which prevents malicious buffer overflow

 

attacks.

 

 

E.I.S.T.

Disables/enables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, which reduces processor power

 

consumption.

 

 

Hyper-Threading Tech.

Disables/enables Hyper-Threading Technology.

 

 

 

Computer Setup—Advanced Chipset Features

NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.

Table 5 Computer Setup—Advanced Chipset Features

Option

Description

 

 

UMA Frame Buffer

Select the UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) frame buffer size:

 

●

32MB

 

●

64MB

 

●

128MB

 

●

Auto

 

 

Init Display First

Allows you to select the primary display device:

(VGA Setting)

●

PCI Slot

 

●

OnChipVGA

 

●

PCIEx

 

 

SURROUNDVIEW

Disables/enables SURROUNDVIEW (available when an ATI PCIEx video card is installed).

(VGA Setting)

 

 

 

 

Auto Detect PCI Clk

Disables/enables PCI clock auto-detection.

(VGA Setting)

 

 

 

 

 

ENWW

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