Abit IT7-MAX2 User Manual page 60

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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
NOTE: Don't forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case
and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will
have to reset all previously set options.
APIC Mode:
Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
MPS Version Control For OS :
This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. The
options are 1.1 and 1.4. The default setting is 1.4. If you use an older OS for dual processor executing,
please set this option to 1.1.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB:
When the system memory is bigger than 64MB, the communication method between the BIOS and the
operating system will differ from one operating system to another. If you use OS/2, select OS2; if you are
using another operating system, select Non-OS2. The default setting is Non-OS2.
Report No FDD For OS:
When you are running some older Windows version without floppy drive, set this item to Yes. Otherwise,
set it to No. The default setting is No.
Delay IDE Initial (Secs):
This item is used to support some old models or special types of hard disks or CD-ROMs. They may need
a longer amount of time to initialize and prepare for activation. Since the BIOS may not detect those
kinds of devices during system booting. You can adjust the value to fit such devices. Larger values will
give more delay time to the device. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you
can enter is 15. The default setting is 0.
Small Logo(EPA) Show:
This item determines to show the EPA logo when booting. The default setting is Disabled.
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