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Boot Sequence
Sets which drive the system checks first to find an operating system to boot from. The following options are available:
C: First, Then A:
The system checks drive C first. If no drive is
present, or no system files are on the drive, the
computer checks the floppy for system files.
A: First, Then C:
The computer checks drive A before checking
drive C. This selection enables you to boot from
a diskette, if necessary.
C: Only:
The computer checks drive C and no other
drives.
A: Only:
The computer checks drive A and no other
drives.
The default is: A: First, Then C:
System Cache
Enables or disables both the primary and the secondary cache memory. The options are Enabled or Disabled. The
default is Enabled.
Disabling the system cache degrades performance significantly, but can occasionally be useful during debugging.
Boot Speed
Sets the system’s boot and operating speed. The options are Deturbo and Turbo. The default is Turbo. If Turbo is selected, boot-up and system operation occurs at full speed. If Deturbo is selected, the board operates at a slower speed
equivalent to a 25 MHz AT, which may be necessary to run older software.
Num Lock
Sets the beginning state of the Num Lock feature on your keyboard. The options are On and Off. The default is Off.
Setup Prompt
Turns on (or off) the “Press <F1> Key if you want to run Setup” prompt during the power-up sequence. The options
are Enabled and Disabled. The default is Enabled.
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Note
This option has no effect on your ability to access the Setup program. It only toggles the prompt.
Hard Disk Pre-Delay
Sets the hard disk drive pre-delay. The options are Disabled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 seconds. The default is 3 seconds.
When enabled, this option causes the BIOS to wait the specified time before it accesses the first hard drive. If your
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