Advanced Bios Features - MSI 945GCM5 Series User Manual

Advanced BIOS Features

Boot Sector Protection
This item allows you to choose the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot
sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write date into
this area, BIOS will shows a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
Full Screen Logo Display
This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen.
Quick Booting
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will
skip some check items.
Boot up Num-Lock LED
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off]
will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
IOAPIC Function
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in
APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
BIOS Setup
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