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Award BIOS Setup Utility
systems like Windows
®
98SE/2000/ME/XP or the operating system
may not install nor work.
CPU Internal Cache and External Cache
These fields speed up the memory access. The default is Enabled,
which provides better performance by enabling cache.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
The processors supported by the system board come with built-in
Level 2 cache. By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache.
If you are not using this function, set this field to Disabled.
Processor Serial Number
This field will appear only when you are using Intel's Pentium
III or
later processor. These processors come with an individual
"processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore,
when connected to the Internet, the processor transmits the serial
number online making it possible to track your online activity. This
field provides you the option of disabling this function.
Quick Power On Self Test
This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) whenever the
system is powered on. The BIOS will shor ten or skip some check
items during POST. To attain the shortest POST time, select "Fast".
First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and
Fourth Boot Device
Select the drive to boot first, second, third and fourth in the "First
Boot Device" "Second Boot Device", "Third Boot Device" and
"Fourth Boot Device" fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the
operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected.
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