Intel 945GZ ・ Security Option, ・ Apic Mode, ・ MPS Version Control For OS, ・ Singal CPU Work Mode

Intel 945 Series User's Manual

・Security Option

This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup.

[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.

[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.

Note:  Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.

・APIC MODE

This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt

Controller). Due to compliance with PC2004 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.

・MPS Version Control For OS

This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this mainboard will use. Leave this item at its default setting.

・Singal CPU Work Mode

Change the Dual-Core CPU to the single core mode. This item will be enabled while using Dual-Core CPU.

・OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Allow OS2 to be used with >64MB or DRAM. Settings are Non-OS/2 (default) and OS2. Set to OS/2 if using more than 64MB and running OS/2.

・Report No FDD For WIN 95

When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting.

・Full Screen LOGO Show

This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.

・Small Logo(EPA) Show

EPA Logo is the sign at the top of the screen when POST. If you don't want to show this logo, please set "Disabled".

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