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AWARD BIOS SETUP
CPU Internal Cache : The default setting is "Enabled". This setting enables the CPU
internal cache.
External Cache : The default setting is "Enabled". This setting enables the external
cache.
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking : The default setting is "Enabled". When you select
Enabled, memory checking is enabled when the external cache contains ECC SRAMs.
Quick Power On Self Test : The default setting is "Enabled". This speeds up the
Power On Self Test (POST) by skipping some items that are normally checked during the
full POST. If your system is functioning normally, you can choose this feature to speed
up the booting process.
First / Second / Third / Other Boot Device : The BIOS attempts to load the operating
system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The settings are
Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD-2/HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM, LAN, and Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive : The default setting is "Disabled". This setting gives you an option
to swap A and B floppy disks. Normally, the floppy drive A is the one at the end of the
cable and drive B is at the other end. If you set this option to "Enabled", the Drive A will
function as Drive B, and vice-versa under the DOS.
Boot Up Floppy Seek : The defaults setting is "Disabled". When enabled, the BIOS will
check whether there is a floppy disk drive installed.
Boot Up Numlock Status : The default setting is "On". If set "Off", the cursor controls
will function on the numeric keypad.
Gate A20 Option : The default setting is "Fast". This is the optimal setting for the CPU
card. The other option is "Normal".
Typematic Rate Setting : The default setting is "Disabled". If enabled, you can set the
typematic rate and typematic delay.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) : This setting controls the speed at which the system
registers the repeated keystrokes. The choices range from 6 to 30 Chars/Sec. The
default setting is "6" Chars/Sec.
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