Gate A20 Option; Typematic Rate Setting; Security Option; Apic Mode - Biostar TForce 550 SE Bios Setup Manual

TForce 550 SE

Gate A20 Option

Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Normal
Fast (default)

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.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key down.
The Choices: 6 (default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke.
The Choices: 250 (default), 500, 750, 1000.

Security Option

This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the system
online and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility.
System:
required to access the Setup Utility.
Setup (default):
This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu.

APIC MODE

Selecting Enabled enables APIC device mode reporting from the BIOS to the
operating system.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20.
Lets chipset control Gate A20.
A password is required for the system to boot and is also
A password is required to access the Setup Utility only.
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