Biostar I915P-A7 Bios Setup Manual page 14

1915P-A7 BIOS Manual
3.4 Virus Warning
This option allows you to choose the Virus Warning feature that is used to protect
the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to
write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and sound an
alarm beep.
Disabled (default)
Enabled
3.5 CPU L3 Cache
Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase
memory access time with this option.
Enabled (default) Enable cache.
Disabled Disable cache.
3.6 HYPER-THREADING TECHNOLOGY
This option allows you to enable or disabled CPU Hyper-Threading.
Enabled for Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (OS optimized for Hyper
Threading Technology. Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for
Hyper Threading Technology.
The Choices: Enabled (Default), Disabled.
3.7 QUICK POWER ON SELF TEST
Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On
Self-Test (POST) to execute after you power up the computer.
Disabled Normal POST.
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST.
3.8 BOOT UP NUMLOCK STATUS
Selects the NumLock. State after power on.
On (default) Numpad is number keys.
Off Numpad is arrow keys.
3.9 GATE A20 OPTION
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20.
Fast (default) Lets chipset control Gate A20.
3.10 TYPEMATIC RATE SETTING
When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by
the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic
delay can be configured.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
3.11 TYPEMATIC RATE (CHARS/SEC)
Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the keydown.
The Choices: 6 (default), 8,10,12,15,20,24,30
Virus protection is disabled.
Virus protection is activated.
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