Quick Boot:
Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered on. This option replaces the old Above 1 MB Memory Test Advanced Setup option.
Setting Description
Disabled AMIBIOS test all system memory. AMIBIOS waits up to 40 seconds for a READY signal from the IDE hard disk drive. AMIBIOS waits for .5 seconds after sending a RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the IDE drive time to get ready again. AMIBIOS checks for a <Del> key press and runs WINBIOS Setup if the key has been pressed.
Enabled AMIBIOS does not test system memory above 1 MB.
AMIBIOS does not wait up to 40 seconds for a READY signal from the IDE hard disk drive. If a READY signal is not received immediately from the IDE drive, AMIBIOS does not configure that drive. AMIBIOS does not wait for .5 seconds after sending a RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the IDE drive time to get ready again.
You cannot run WINBIOS Setup at system boot, because there is no delay for the Hit <Del> to run Setup message.
Boot Up Sequence:
This option sets the sequence of boot drives (floppy drive A:, hard disk drive C:, or
Boot Up Num Lock:
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the numeric keypad and the keyboard. The settings are On or Off. The default settings are on.
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