Chapter 4
Boot Up NumLock Status
On
Off
Gate A20 Option
Normal
Fast
Typematic Rate Setting
Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller.
When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.
The settings are: Enabled/Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a key stroke when you
hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 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 settings are: 250, 500, 750, 1000.
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or
just to Setup.
System
Setup
MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. To find out which version to
use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1.
Keypad is numeric keys.
Keypad is arrow keys.
The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard
controller or chipset hardware.
The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or
chipset specific method.
The system will not boot and access to Setup
will be denied if the correct password is not
entered at the prompt.
The system will boot, but access to Setup will
be denied if the correct password is not entered
at the prompt.
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