MSI 865GM3 manual Security Option, Apic Mode, MPS Version Control for OS, OS Select For Dram 64MB

BIOS Setup

Security Option

This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Set- tings are described below:

Option	Description
Setup	The password prompt appears only when end users try to
	run Setup.
System	A password prompt appears every time when the com-
	puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

APIC Mode

This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the sys- tem is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.

MPS Version Control for OS

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS ver- sion supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4, 1.1.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than 64MB. Setting options: OS2, Non-OS2.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Re- porting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an op- portunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.

Report No FDD For WIN95

For compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification, select Yes to release IRQ6 when the system contains no floppy drive. When this setting is set to Yes, users have to select Disabled for the Onboard FDC Controller in the Integrated Peripherals menu. Setting options: No, Yes.

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