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AWARD BIOS Setup
keys; when you choose [Off], the keypad is arrow keys. Available options
are [On] and [Off].
Gate A20 Option
This allows you to set the Gate A20 status. When set to [Fast], Gate A20 is
controlled by chipset. When set to [Normal], Gate A20 is controlled by a
specific pin from the keyboard controller. Available options are [Fast] and
[Normal].
Typematic Rate Setting
This item allows you to set the keystrokes repeat rate determined by key-
board controller. When set to [Enabled], the following two items Typematic
Rate and Typematic Delay can be selected. Available options are [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item allows you to set the number of times a second to repeat a key-
stroke when you hold the key down. Available options are [6], [8], [10], [12],
[15], [20], [24], and [30]. Default value is [6].
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to set the delay time before the key begins to repeat the
keystroke while holding down the key. Available options are [250], [500],
[750], and [1000]. Default value is [250].
Security Option
This item allows you to limit access to the system and Setup program, or just
to Setup program. When set to [Setup], the system will boot, but access to
Setup program will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt. When you choose [System], the system will not boot and access to
Setup program will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt. Available options are [Setup] and [System].
APIC Mode
This item is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system
is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs
resources for the system. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].
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