Advanced Bios Features - MSI P45 Diamond Series Manual

Advanced BIOS Features

Full Screen LOGO Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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.
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.
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to
be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by
your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system.
Password Check
You need to enter the password as you boot up or enter COMS SETUP.
If you want to delete the password settings, you need to reset the password in
SETUP and press <Enter> to make the password place empty.
Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
Shows the POST messages at boot.
BIOS Setup
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