Chapter 3

Advanced BIOS Features

Anti-Virus Protection

The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s internal (L1) and external (L2)cache. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

This setting allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature for error detection and correction when data passes through L2 cache memory. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.

Quick Power On Self Test

The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.

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Microstar G52-MA00514 manual Advanced Bios Features, Anti-Virus Protection, CPU L1 & L2 Cache, CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking