Advanced Bios Features - MSI MEGA MPC 945 User Manual

4.4 Advanced BIOS Features

Boot Sequence
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device
These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the operating system.
MSI Reminds You...
Available settings for "1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device" vary depending on the
bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a
floppy drive, the setting "Floppy" will not show up.
Boot From Other Devices
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other devices
if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Settings are: [Enabled],
[Disabled].
Boot Sector Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or
computer viruses. W hen enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempt-
ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you'll
need to disable this Boot Sector Protection function.
You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable
it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immedi-
ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup
4-7