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BIOS Setup
Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Booting
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since
it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot 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 attempting 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 immediately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot to OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2
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operating system with DRAM greater than
64MB. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
IOAPIC Function
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. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Table Version
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
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