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Chapter 3 – BIOS Setup Menus
internal to the Pentium processor, and level two, or external cache, is the
cache-on-a-stick site (COAST) which can accommodate 256 or 512 K of
high-speed cache memory.
Table 3-3. Memory Cache Submenu Options
Option
Memory Cache
Cache System BIOS Area
Description
Controls the state of Pentium II memory cache.
Allows the system BIOS memory area to be cached if enabled. Enabling also
increases system performance. The default is enabled and write protected.
Allows the video BIOS memory area to be cached if enabled. Enabling also
increases system performance. The default is enabled and write protected.
Controls caching of 512K base memory. Default is Write Back Caching.
Controls caching of 512K and 640K base memory. Default is Write Back Caching.
Controls caching of system memory above 1 MB. Default is Write Back Caching.
Caches the corresponding memory when enabled. Memory in this area is
usually extended BIOS or AT-bus memory. Enabling cache may increase
system performance, depending on how the extended BIOS is accessed. The
default is disabled.
Cache Video BIOS Area
Cache 0 - 512K
Cache 512K - 640K
Cache Extended Memory Area
Cache Memory Region
Advanced Menu
Xycom BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Exit
Item Specific Help
?I/O Device Configuration
If the line item you are
?Advanced Chipset Control
viewing has specific help
Installed O/S
[other]
Reset Configuration Data
[No]
Large Disk Access Mode
[DOS]
Local Bus IDE adapter
[Both]
it will be listed here.
?On-board Socket Site
?Flat Panel
F1
Help
­¯
ESC
Exit
¨ Select Menu
Select Item
-/+
Change Values
Enter Select » Submenu
F9
Setup Defaults
F10 Previous Values
Figure 3-4. Advanced Setup Menu
This menu allows you to change the peripheral control, advanced chipset
control, and disk access mode.
Table 3-4. Advanced Menu Option
Feature
I/O Device Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
3-5
Description
Allows entry into the I/O submenu.
Allows entry into the chipset submenu.