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values before the changes you just made, press <F5> key. If you want to restore default value, press
<F6> or <F7> key.
3.3.1 Virus Warning
When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition table on the hard drive for any
attempt to modify. If an attempt is detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning
message. Select "Disabled" if you are installing a new operating system.
3.3.2 CPU Internal/External Cache
These options are to enable or disable CPU Internal (L1) Cache, or External (L2) Cache.
3.3.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Select "Enabled" to enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
Select "Disabled" to disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
3.3.4 Processor Number Feature
This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III processor. Each Pentium III processor
comes with an individual "processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore, when
connected to the internet, Pentium III processor transmits the serial number online making it
possible to track your online activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this function.
3.3.5 Quick Power On Self Test
Select "Enabled" to speed up time required to complete Power-On Self-Test.
3.3.6 Boot Sequence
This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system. Available options are A, C, D, E, F,
CD-ROM, SCSI and LS120/ZIP.
3.3.7 Swap Floppy Drive
When enabled, physical drive A will be assigned to logical drive B, and physical drive B will be
assigned to logical drive A.
3.3.8 Boot Up Floppy Seek
The system will detect and verify operation of the floppy drive type .
3.3.9 Boot Up Numlock Status
Figure 3-3. BIOS FEATURES SETUP SCREEN
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
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