5 HP BIOS

HP/NBA BIOS Summary

Boot Menu

The QuickBoot Mode option allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This decreases the time needed to boot the system. From this menu, you can also display the option ROM messages. Enabling this option is recommended when installing an accessory card. It can be disabled when accessory card installation has been completed.

If both AGP and PCI video cards are installed, use the setting to select which will be used as a boot display device. If only one video card is installed, the setting is not used.

Select the order of the devices from which you want the BIOS to attempt to boot the operating system. During POST, if the BIOS is unsuccessful at booting from one device, it will then try the next one on the Boot Device Priority list until an operating system is found.

Power Menu

This menu allows you to set the standby delay and suspend delay. Standby mode slows down the processor, while the suspend mode saves a maximum of energy. Both these options are only available with Windows 95. For other operating systems, Windows 98 and Windows 2000, use the control panel for similar options

Modem ring enables or disables the system to return to full speed when an IRQ is generated. Network interface enables or disables the system to return to full speed when a specific command is received by the network interface.

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