Advanced Bios Features - Gigabyte GA-G31MF-S2 User Manual

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Advanced BIOS Features

Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
No-Execute Memory Protect
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
CPU EIST Function
Virtualization Technology
Init Display First
Onboard VGA
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up
or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus
key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when
finished.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a
device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP,
USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled.
Password Check
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter
BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User
Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.
Setup
System
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your
hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to
issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for
Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as
Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information
about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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Advanced BIOS Features
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+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup
program.
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[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[PCI]
[Enable If No Ext PEG]
[8MB+1~2MB for GTT]
F10: Save
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Item Help
Menu Level
ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup