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MS-7033 M-ATX Mainboard

Advanced BIOS Features

BIOS Sector Protection

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or

computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt-

ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll

need to disable this Boot Sector Protection function.

You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable

it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immedi-

ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Hyper-Threading Technology

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and

reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the

processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously.

In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you disable the function,

the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Settings: [Enabled],

[Disabled].

Quick Boot

Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip

some check items. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

MSI Reminds You...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your com-

puter system requires ALL of the following platform Components:

* CPU: An Intel

Pentium

4 Processor with HT Technology;

* Chipset: An Intel

Chipset that supports HT Technology;

* BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it

enabled;

* OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.

For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:

MSI 915GLM-V User Manual

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