MSI 661FM2-V ILSR User Manual page 45

MS-7060 Micro ATX Mainboard
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:
Option Description
[Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run
Setup.
[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is
powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2
you choose [No], you cannot run the OS/2
64MB. But it is possible if you choose [Yes]. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
Limit CPUID MaxVal
If installing Windows NT series OS with Prescott CPU, you must [Enable] this item
function; if you use other OS except Windows NT, you have to [Disable] this item
function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
HT CPU Function
This field is used to [Enabled] or [Disabled] the Intel Hyper Threading CPU function.
Setting to [Enabled] will increase the system performance. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled]. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn't support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.
APIC Function
This field is used to [Enabled] or [Disabled] the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC
mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MPS Table Version
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be
used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your
operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1].
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your com-
puter system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
*CPU: An Intel
*Chipset: A chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*OS: Only Microsoft
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® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. When
operating system with DRAM larger than
®
Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology;
® ®
® Windows 2000 and XP can support HT technology.