MS-7265 Mainboard

First Boot Device/ Second Boot Device/ Third Boot Device

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

Boot Other Device

Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.

Important

Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” will not show up.

Boot Up NumLock Status

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Security Option

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

Security Option

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

Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.

System A password prompt appears every time when the computer 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 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 field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) ver- sion to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.

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MSI FUZZY 945GM1 manual Boot Other Device, Boot Up NumLock Status, Security Option, Apic Mode, MPS Version Control For OS