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BIOS Features Setup
This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You
have the opportunity to select the system default speed, boot-up sequence,
keyboard operation, and shadowing.
Internal/External Cache
The Memory/Cache Options menu allows you to configure the Level 1 and
Level 2 caches. Enabling the cache parameters optimize system performance.
Some older applications, however, may not run properly with the caches
enabled. Set the parameters to Disabled when you run these applications.
Disabling the caches will degrade system performance.
PCIVGA Palette Snoop
The VGA palette snoop function allows the system to refresh all ISA and PCI
graphic adapters installed in the system. This is needed if you install an
additional graphics overlay card such as an MPEG or an advanced 3D
graphics adapter. If the image on your monitor has problems after installing
such an adapter, set this parameter to Enabled. Otherwise, leave it to the
default Disabled to achieve better performance.
Power Management
The system power management features allow you to reduce power
consumption.
NOTE: These Power Management settings do not work in Windows 98.
Use the Control Panel Power utility for Win98 Power
Management settings.
Power Management Mode
When the Power Management Mode parameter is set to Enabled, you can
configure the different power saving timers to your desired settings. Setting
this parameter to Disabled deactivates the power management feature and all
the timers. The default setting is Enabled.
PnP/PCI Configuration
This feature allows for automatic or manual configuration of PCI devices. If
you use Plug and Play devices, you can keep the default setting Auto. The
system then automatically configures the Plug and Play devices. If you install
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