Abit WI-2Pa User Manual page 33

BIOS Setup 3-7
This option is for CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology only. For more information
on "Hyper-Threading Technology", please visit Intel Web site at
http://www.intel.com/homepage/land/hyperthreading.htm ,
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/ht/.
Quick Power On Self Test
When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after
powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
This item allows you to select the booting priority of hard disks.
First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other
Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second
Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the
operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other
Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three
items.
Boot Up NumLock Status:
This item allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. When set
to [On], the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric
keypad is the number keys. When set to [Off], the function of the numeric keypad is
the arrow keys.
Security Option
This option can be set to System or Setup. The default setting is Setup. After you have
created a password through PASSWORD SETTING, this option will deny access to
your system (System) or modification of computer setup (BIOS Setup) by
unauthorized users.
SYSTEM: When you choose System, a password is required each time the computer
boots up. If the correct password is not given, the system will not start.
SETUP: When you choose Setup, a password is required only when accessing the
BIOS Setup. If the correct password is not given, you can't enter the BIOS setup
menu.
To disable security, select Set Supervisor Password at main menu and then you will
be asked to enter the password. Do not type anything and just press the <Enter> key
and it will disable security. Once security is disabled, the system will boot and you
can enter the BIOS setup menu freely
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