Advanced Bios Features - MSI MS-7293 Series Getting Started

M S-7293 M ainboard

Advanced BIOS Features

Quick Booting
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will
skip some check items.
Boot Up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Boot to OS/2
This allows you to run the OS/2
W hen you choose [No], you cannot run the OS/2
than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose [Yes].
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.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
The item allows you to turn on or off CPU's internal (L1) and external (L2)cache.
CPU L3 Cache
Level 3 cache is the extra cache built into motherboards between the microproces-
sor and the main memory. Located away from the CPU, the L3 cache is slower than
the L1 & L2 caches. This setting allows you to turn on or off the L3 cache.
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operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB.
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operating system with DRAM larger