Acer Aspire L350 Service Manual page 35

Parameter
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
CPU L3 Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
First/Second/Third Boot
Device
Boot Other Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate
Typematic Delay
Security Option
Chapter 2
Description
This BIOS feature controls the functionality of
the processor's L1 & L2 cache.
When enabled, the processor's Ll 1 & L2 cache
will be allowed to function. This allows the best
possible performance from the processor.
When disabled, the processor's Level 1 cache
will be disabled. The processor will bypass the
Level 1 & L2 cache and rely only on the Level 3
caches. This reduces the performance of the
processor.
The recommended setting is obviously Enabled
since disabling it severely affects the
processor's performance. However, the
Disabled setting is useful as a troubleshooting
tool, especially when you are overclocking your
processor
This BIOS feature controls the functionality of
the processor's Level 3 cache.
When enabled, the processor's Level 3 cache
will be allowed to function. This allows the best
possible performance from the processor.
When disabled, the processor's Level 3 cache
will be disabled. The processor will bypass the
Level 3 cache and rely only on the Level 1 and
Level 2 caches. This reduces the performance
of the processor.
This feature allows the system to skip certain
tests while booting. When this function is
enabled, it will decrease the time needed to
boot the system, which means to quick power
on self test function
The item allows you to set the sequence of boot
device where BIOS attempts to load the disk
operating system.
This item allows you to enable or disable to boot
from other device
This item allows you to enable or disable to set
keyboard is number keys or arrow keys
If this option is on, it allows you to set manually
the Typematic Rate or the Typematic Delay.
This item displays the highest number of
characters that can be typed in a second on the
keyboard.
This item displays the time (in milliseconds)
needed before pressing again a key on the
keyboard.
This BIOS feature controls the application of the
BIOS' password protection. It will only work
once you have created a password through the
Password Setting option in the main BIOS
screen.
Selecting the System option will force the BIOS
to ask for the password every time the system
boots up.
If you choose Setup, then the password is only
required for access to the BIOS. This option is
useful for system administrators or computer
resellers who need to keep novice users from
messing around with the BIOS.
Options
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CD-ROM,
ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-
CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30
250, 500, 750, 1000
System, Setup
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